How far is Hampton, VA from Falls Church, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Falls Church, VA is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
175.62 mi
03h 25m
Flight
135.67 mi
218.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.67 mi
Kilometers
218.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.62 mi
Kilometers
282.64 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls Church
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Falls Church
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Hampton
87.8 mi
01h 42m
To Falls Church
87.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Falls Church.

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Fairfax, Arlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Arlington

    592 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Arlington

    3037 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Arlington Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Arlington Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Annandale Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Annandale Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1255 ft · 45 sec · South Washington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Washington Street

    109 m · 17 sec · North Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 49%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway
4.84 mi · 3%
Arlington Boulevard
1.87 mi · 1%
I 495 North
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 42m from Hampton
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Falls Church.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Falls Church?

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Hampton and 87.8 miles from Falls Church.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Falls Church.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Falls Church. Straight-line distance: 135.67 mi (218.34 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Falls Church

#2 Falls Church

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population14,631
Coordinates38.8823300, -77.1710900
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Falls Church (-77.17109, 38.88233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.12
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.56 $49.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.46 $54.92
Premium $4.78 $29.62 $59.25
Diesel $5.62 $34.87 $69.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Falls Church. The current time is 01:58:11.

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.