How far is Hampton, VA from Hillsville, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Hillsville, VA is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Hillsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Hillsville.
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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
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58, VA 221: Hillsville, Galax
1254 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Carrollton Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carrollton Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Carrollton Pike
2099 ft · 34 sec · Carrollton Pike
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Continue on West Stuart Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West Stuart Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stuart Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Hillsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Hillsville?
The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Hampton and 170.4 miles from Hillsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.61 one way or $95.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsville.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Hillsville. Straight-line distance: 243.23 mi (391.44 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsville
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 36.7626300, -80.7347900 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsville (-80.73479, 36.76263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.24 | $106.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $67.60 | $135.20 |
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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