How far is Hampton, VA from Hopewell, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.6 mi
03h 39m
Flight
147.73 mi
237.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.73 mi
Kilometers
237.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.6 mi
Kilometers
292.26 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Hampton
90.8 mi
01h 49m
To Hopewell
90.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Hopewell.

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg

    895 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Warrenton, Haymarket

    118 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway

    1330 ft · 30 sec · James Madison Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto John Marshall Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Antioch Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waterfall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hopewell Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Creels Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Creels Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Creels Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 38%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 35%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
7.76 mi · 4%
I 66 West
4.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 49m from Hampton
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampton and Chance Rain Showers near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Hopewell?

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 90.8 miles from Hampton and 90.8 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hampton and Chance Rain Showers near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 147.73 mi (237.75 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hopewell

#2 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates38.8731700, -77.7194400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Hopewell (-77.71944, 38.87317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.26 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.78
12.82 gal · 48.52 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.39 $50.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $4.78 $30.63 $61.25
Diesel $5.62 $36.05 $72.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Hopewell. The current time is 23:58:00.

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.