How far is Hampton, VA from Gloucester Courthouse, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Gloucester Courthouse, VA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.34 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.09 mi
45.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester Courthouse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Gloucester Courthouse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yorktown
VA

CDP in Virginia

From Hampton
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Gloucester Courthouse
16.7 mi
00h 26m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Gloucester Courthouse.

  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

    4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown

    2187 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Botetourt Avenue

    1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Botetourt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 73%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.41 mi · 19%
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi · 3%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
US 17 North
0.41 mi · 1%
I 64 West
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 26m from Hampton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Gloucester Courthouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Gloucester Courthouse?

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Hampton and 16.7 miles from Gloucester Courthouse.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Gloucester Courthouse.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Gloucester Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Gloucester Courthouse

#2 Gloucester Courthouse

Census designated place

Population2,951
Coordinates37.4098600, -76.5266200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Gloucester Courthouse (-76.52662, 37.40986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.23 $10.45
Premium $4.78 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.62 $6.64 $13.27

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 Gloucester Courthouse. The current time is 02:35:11.

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.