How far is Hampton, VA from Marion, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Marion, VA is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.77 mi
06h 36m
Flight
285.8 mi
459.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.8 mi
Kilometers
459.95 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.77 mi
Kilometers
574.16 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sat, May 30, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-05-30T07:03
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Hampton
178.2 mi
03h 18m
To Marion
178.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Marion

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Commerce Street

    3205 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pendleton Street

    698 ft · 29 sec · Pendleton Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
267 mi · 75%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 18%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi
South Commerce Street
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
285.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
03h 18m from Hampton
Leave By
10:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hampton and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.2 miles from Hampton and 178.6 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 $49.87 one way or $99.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hampton and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jolivue, 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 Jolivue.

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Marion. Straight-line distance: 285.8 mi (459.95 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Marion

Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.8348400, -81.5148400
Altitude662
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Marion (-81.51484, 36.83484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $49.87
Round trip
$99.74
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.87 $99.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.76 $111.52
Premium $4.78 $60.16 $120.31
Diesel $5.62 $70.81 $141.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Marion. The current time is 07:03:13.

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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.