How far is Hampton, VA from Front Royal, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Front Royal, VA is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Front Royal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Front Royal.
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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
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road
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Continue on Marsh Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto James Madison Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 79: Linden, Front Royal
1334 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road
1209 ft · 24 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn slight right
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Commerce Avenue
1888 ft · 51 sec · South Commerce Avenue
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Turn left onto East Stonewall Drive
154 m · 16 sec · East Stonewall Drive
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Turn slight right onto East Jackson Street
1752 ft · 55 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Royal Avenue
125 m · 20 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
79 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Front Royal.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Front Royal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Front Royal?
The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 97.9 miles from Hampton and 97.9 miles from Front Royal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Front Royal.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Front Royal. Straight-line distance: 164.81 mi (265.24 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Front Royal
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.9181700, -78.1944400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Royal (-78.19444, 38.91817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.02 | $66.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
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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