How far is Hampton, VA from Franklin, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Franklin, VA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Franklin.
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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
741 ft · 12 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk
6.8 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Military Highway
2 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
26.4 mi · 36 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 189 South, US 258 North: Windsor, Smithfield
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North
578 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Union Camp Drive
1 km · 2 min · Union Camp Drive
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Turn right onto Jamestown Lane
3149 ft · 1 min · Jamestown Lane
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Turn slight left onto Carrsville Highway
2109 ft · 51 sec · Carrsville Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1507 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
27 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
26.4 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hampton and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Franklin?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Hampton and 27.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hampton and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
MacArthur Center Parking Garage
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 40.13 mi (64.59 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Franklin is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6776500, -76.9224600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-76.92246, 36.67765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
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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