How far is Hampton, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to South Hill, VA is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and South Hill.
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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
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 464 South: Chesapeake
706 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
709 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
705 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
613 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
108 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Truxton Street
625 ft · 13 sec · Truxton Street
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1313 ft · 34 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn straight
135 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
1098 ft · 48 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and South Hill.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampton and Rain Showers Likely near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to South Hill?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.2 miles from Hampton and 10.2 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 Rain Showers Likely around Hampton and Rain Showers Likely near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Norfolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,356 |
| Coordinates | 36.7940400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-76.27494, 36.79404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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