How far is Hampton, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Richmond, VA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Richmond.
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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
72.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue
691 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
96 m · 11 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Continue on Brook Road
3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road
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Turn left onto Admiral Street
963 ft · 26 sec · Admiral Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street
42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue
728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
141 m · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
72.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Richmond?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Hampton and 39 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 71.18 mi (114.56 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.19 | $26.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
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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