How far is Hampton, VA from North Shore, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to North Shore, VA is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.77 mi
05h 00m
Flight
182.71 mi
294.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.71 mi
Kilometers
294.05 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.77 mi
Kilometers
377.83 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Shore
Sat, Nov 7, 4:14 PM EST
Return by in Hampton
Sat, Nov 7, 9:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-11-07T11:14
Arrive North Shore
Sat, Nov 7, 4:14 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EST
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
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Hampton
117.1 mi
02h 30m
To North Shore
117.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and North Shore.

  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

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    1026 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street

    2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Canal Street

    924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

    596 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    791 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

    1625 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  33. 33

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    28.9 mi · 36 min · Richmond Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 18 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North

    1079 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Burks Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burks Hill Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Moneta Road

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Halesford Bridge

    1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Booker T Washington Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Booker T Washington Highway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Scruggs Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Scruggs Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Bluewater Drive

    1231 ft · 54 sec · Bluewater Drive

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bluewater Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
71.6 mi · 30%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 16%
Richmond Highway
28.9 mi · 12%
Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 7%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
13.9 mi · 6%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

69.1 mi · 01h 17m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
02h 30m from Hampton
Leave By
7:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hampton and Mostly Clear near North Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to North Shore?

The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Hampton and 117.7 miles from North Shore.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hampton and Mostly Clear near North Shore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and North Shore. Straight-line distance: 182.71 mi (294.05 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Shore

North Shore is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.0820900, -79.6583600
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: North Shore (-79.65836, 37.08209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.36 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.45
16.56 gal · 62.72 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.23 $64.45
Mid-grade $4.39 $36.38 $72.76
Premium $4.80 $39.72 $79.44
Diesel $6.18 $51.16 $102.32

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and North Shore. The current time is 11:14:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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