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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.39 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.81 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-19T10:37
Arrive South Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norfolk
VA

The most populous city in Virginia.

From Hampton
10.2 mi
00h 18m
To South Hill
10.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    38 m · 8 sec · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pembroke Avenue

    719 ft · 20 sec · East Pembroke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eaton Street

    2033 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, I 64 East

    1106 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

    870 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    3036 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2156 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 464 South: Chesapeake

    78 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 464 South: Chesapeake

    706 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    709 ft · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge

    705 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge

    613 ft · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge

    108 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Truxton Street

    625 ft · 13 sec · Truxton Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    1313 ft · 34 sec · Poindexter Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    135 m · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue

    1098 ft · 48 sec · Edgewood Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
5.17 mi · 25%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 17%
Granby Street
3.15 mi · 15%
I 464 South
1.67 mi · 8%
Bainbridge Boulevard
1.52 mi · 7%
Monticello Avenue
1.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norfolk
00h 18m from Hampton
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Norfolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 5.3 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office
Expansive City Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Expansive City Center

Norfolk , VA
223 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Coworking space,Office space rental agency

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norfolk.

BUS

Norfolk

1 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

24 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

27 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

61 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
South Hill

#2 South Hill

Town in Virginia

Population4,356
Coordinates36.7940400, -76.2749400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: South Hill (-76.27494, 36.79404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and South Hill. The current time is 10:37:24.

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.