How far is Hampton, VA from Dahlgren, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Dahlgren, VA is about 139 miles (223.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Dahlgren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Dahlgren.
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Start on North King Street
38 m · 6 sec · North King Street
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West
1724 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 207: Carmel Church, Bowling Green
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 782 North, SR 782 South: Bowling Green, Fort Ambrose Powell Hill
784 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rogers Clark Boulevard
9.7 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Continue on Bowling Green Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bowling Green Bypass
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Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
13.5 mi · 18 min · James Madison Parkway
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Turn right onto Dahlgren Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dahlgren Road
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Turn slight right onto Potomac Drive
1788 ft · 1 min · Potomac Drive
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Turn left onto Twelfth Street
30 m · 3 sec · Twelfth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Twelfth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Dahlgren.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Dahlgren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Dahlgren?
The road trip is about 139 miles (223.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Hampton and 69.5 miles from Dahlgren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Dahlgren.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Dahlgren. Straight-line distance: 97.85 mi (157.47 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dahlgren
Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,653 |
| Coordinates | 38.3312400, -77.0510900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dahlgren (-77.05109, 38.33124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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