How far is Hampton, VA from Lakeside, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Lakeside, VA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Lakeside.
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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
75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue
152 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1231 ft · 30 sec · Hermitage Road
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Continue on Lakeside Avenue
1841 ft · 53 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn left onto Dumbarton Road
2719 ft · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Croft Street
1440 ft · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Croft Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Lakeside.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
75.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Hampton and 41 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
Stryker Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 73.89 mi (118.92 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6076500, -77.4769300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-77.47693, 37.60765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $3.92 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
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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