How far is Hampton, VA from Pearisburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Pearisburg, VA is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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
308.03 mi
06h 01m
Flight
242.62 mi
390.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.62 mi
Kilometers
390.46 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.03 mi
Kilometers
495.72 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearisburg
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sun, May 31, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-05-31T08:02
Arrive Pearisburg
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 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

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
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Hampton
153.9 mi
03h 00m
To Pearisburg
154.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Virginia Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Wenonah Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Montgomery Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
171 mi · 56%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 21%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
Virginia Avenue
13.3 mi · 4%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.01 mi · 3%
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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
242.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
03h 00m from Hampton
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Pearisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Hampton and 154.2 miles from Pearisburg.

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

The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Pearisburg. Straight-line distance: 242.62 mi (390.46 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Pearisburg

Town of the United States

Population2,620
Coordinates37.3267300, -80.7370200
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Pearisburg (-80.73702, 37.32673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.14 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.11
21.74 gal · 82.28 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.06 $86.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $48.14 $96.29
Premium $4.78 $51.94 $103.87
Diesel $5.62 $61.13 $122.27

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Pearisburg. The current time is 08:02:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.