How far is Hampton, VA from Smithfield, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Smithfield, VA is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second 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 Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Smithfield.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Mercury Boulevard
5 mi · 9 min · West Mercury Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nike Park Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Nike Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Battery Park Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Battery Park Road
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Smithfield.
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.
West Mercury Boulevard
Turn left onto West Mercury Boulevard
4.97 mi · 00h 09m
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 Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Hampton and 10.2 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Newport News
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 16.11 mi (25.93 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
Town in Virginia
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 36.9823700, -76.6310700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithfield (-76.63107, 36.98237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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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