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

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Gloucester Point, VA is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.95 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.71 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester Point
Mon, May 25, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Mon, May 25, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-05-25T08:01
Arrive Gloucester Point
Mon, May 25, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport News
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Hampton
10.5 mi
00h 16m
To Gloucester Point
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 20 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Terrapin Cove Road

    92 m · 21 sec · Terrapin Cove Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greate Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Greate Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greate Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
12 mi · 57%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.41 mi · 31%
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi · 4%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.58 mi · 3%
US 17 North
0.41 mi · 2%
I 64 West
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

12 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
00h 16m from Hampton
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Hampton and 10.4 miles from Gloucester Point.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Point.

Stop Ideas Near Newport News

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 Newport News and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 3.3 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 3.4 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
Poquoson Public Library
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Poquoson Public Library

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.9/5 26 reviews Library,Public library
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 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 Newport News.

RAIL

Newport News station

7 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

51 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Gloucester Point. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Gloucester Point

Census designated place

Population9,402
Coordinates37.2540300, -76.4968900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Gloucester Point (-76.49689, 37.25403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.86
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.93 $5.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.28 $6.55
Premium $4.78 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.62 $4.16 $8.32

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Gloucester Point. The current time is 08:01:11.

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.