How far is Hampton, VA from Merrifield, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Merrifield, VA is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Merrifield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Merrifield.
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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
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 650: Gallows Road
1892 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Gallows Road
590 ft · 20 sec · Gallows Road
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Continue on Gallows Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gallows Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gallows Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Merrifield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Merrifield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Merrifield?
The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 86.5 miles from Hampton and 86.5 miles from Merrifield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Merrifield.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Merrifield. Straight-line distance: 136.19 mi (219.17 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrifield
Census designated place
| Population | 15,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.8742800, -77.2269300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrifield (-77.22693, 38.87428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
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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