How far is Hampton, VA from Dublin, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Dublin, VA is about 305 miles (490.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.99 mi
05h 41m
Flight
239.31 mi
385.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.31 mi
Kilometers
385.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.99 mi
Kilometers
490.84 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
VA

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Hampton
152.4 mi
02h 50m
To Dublin
152.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West

    1724 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    92.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 100 North: Dublin, Pearlsburg

    1315 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cleburne Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cleburne Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US 11 North: Radford, Speedway

    723 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Broad Street

    1489 ft · 38 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Dublin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
214 mi · 70%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 21%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
Cleburne Boulevard
1.43 mi
I 295 North
1.3 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
02h 50m from Hampton
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Dublin?

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Hampton and 152.6 miles from Dublin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

14 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

40 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

91 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 239.31 mi (385.14 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

Town in Virginia

Population2,578
Coordinates37.1056800, -80.6853400
Altitude635
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Dublin (-80.68534, 37.10568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.74 L · about $42.62
Round trip
$85.24
21.52 gal · 81.48 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.62 $85.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.66 $95.31
Premium $4.78 $51.41 $102.82
Diesel $5.62 $60.51 $121.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Dublin. The current time is 01:44:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.