How far is Hampton, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Portsmouth.
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Start on North King Street
38 m · 8 sec · North King Street
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Turn right onto East Pembroke Avenue
719 ft · 20 sec · East Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto Eaton Street
2033 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street
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Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, I 64 East
1106 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
3036 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto Market Street
92 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward Downtown Portsmouth, Naval Hospital, Naval Shipyard, Harbor Center Pavilion
52 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portsmouth, Harbor Center Pavilion
634 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Bart Street
1239 ft · 29 sec · Bart Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crawford Street
87 m · 6 sec · Crawford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Street
1145 ft · 27 sec · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto High Street
50 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Portsmouth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norfolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Hampton and 16.9 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Norfolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norfolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.02 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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