How far is Hampton, VA from Fairlawn, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Fairlawn, VA is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.78 mi
04h 40m
Flight
206.15 mi
331.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.15 mi
Kilometers
331.76 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.78 mi
Kilometers
405.2 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairlawn
Fri, Nov 6, 3:51 PM EST
Return by in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-11-06T11:10
Arrive Fairlawn
Fri, Nov 6, 3:51 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:38 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EST
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Hampton
125.7 mi
02h 20m
To Fairlawn
126.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

    40.4 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 220 North: Covington, Hot Springs

    1499 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    3160 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Carlton Drive

    117 m · 25 sec · South Carlton Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Scotland Road

    1164 ft · 51 sec · East Scotland Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Scotland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
162 mi · 64%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 25%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 9%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi
East Madison Street
0.6 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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
02h 20m from Hampton
Leave By
7:38 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Fairlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Hampton and 126.1 miles from Fairlawn.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Fairlawn.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, 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 Louisa.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Fairlawn. Straight-line distance: 206.15 mi (331.76 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7762400, -79.9820000
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Fairlawn (-79.982, 37.77624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.63 L · about $34.78
Round trip
$69.57
17.76 gal · 67.26 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $34.78 $69.57
Mid-grade $4.41 $39.20 $78.39
Premium $4.82 $42.81 $85.62
Diesel $6.20 $55.02 $110.04

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Fairlawn. The current time is 11:10:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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