How far is Hampton, VA from Mount Jackson, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Mount Jackson, VA is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.67 mi
04h 15m
Flight
172.46 mi
277.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hampton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.46 mi
Kilometers
277.55 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.67 mi
Kilometers
330.99 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Mount Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:28 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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Hampton
102.8 mi
02h 07m
To Mount Jackson
102.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Mount Jackson.

  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

    40.2 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

    883 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

    853 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto James Madison Highway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martinsburg Avenue

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail

    25 m · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  23. 23

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    820 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on South Stuart Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Stuart Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on North East Side Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North East Side Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Third Street

    1378 ft · 23 sec · South Third Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 3rd Street

    642 ft · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 4th Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Congress Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North Congress Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Valley Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    1505 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 31%
I 64 West
41.1 mi · 20%
Spotswood Trail
30.8 mi · 15%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
4th Street
11.4 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 5%
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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
172.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
02h 07m from Hampton
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Mount Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Mount Jackson?

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Hampton and 102.9 miles from Mount Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Mount Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Mount Jackson. Straight-line distance: 172.46 mi (277.55 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Mount Jackson

#2 Mount Jackson

Town of the United States

Population2,144
Coordinates38.7459500, -78.6422400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Mount Jackson (-78.64224, 38.74595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.51
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.76 $57.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.78 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.62 $40.83 $81.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Mount Jackson. The current time is 00:15:01.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.