How far is Hampton, VA from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.76 mi
02h 25m
Flight
105.53 mi
169.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.76 mi
Kilometers
197.56 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spotsylvania Courthouse
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Spotsylvania Courthouse
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Hampton
61.4 mi
01h 12m
To Spotsylvania Courthouse
61.4 mi
01h 12m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West

    1724 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 606: Thornburg

    1422 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mallard Road

    159 m · 17 sec · Mallard Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mudd Tavern Road

    2195 ft · 1 min · Mudd Tavern Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mudd Tavern Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mudd Tavern Road

    1902 ft · 48 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Morris Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Morris Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Courthouse Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 52%
I 95 North
34.7 mi · 28%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 10%
Morris Road
4.46 mi · 4%
Courthouse Road
3.69 mi · 3%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 12m from Hampton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampton and Rain Showers near Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Spotsylvania Courthouse?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Hampton and 61.4 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampton and Rain Showers near Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Spotsylvania Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.84 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Spotsylvania Courthouse

#2 Spotsylvania Courthouse

Census designated place

Population4,239
Coordinates38.1979100, -77.5877700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Spotsylvania Courthouse (-77.58777, 38.19791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 Spotsylvania Courthouse. The current time is 05:01:11.

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.