How far is Hampton, VA from Stuart, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Stuart, VA is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.57 mi
05h 47m
Flight
218.44 mi
351.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.44 mi
Kilometers
351.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.57 mi
Kilometers
453.15 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T01:43
Arrive Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Hampton
140.7 mi
02h 54m
To Stuart
140.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Stuart.

  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

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James River Drive

    2 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodlawn Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Washington Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South

    2402 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

    77 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    153 m · 13 sec · East Atlantic Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  30. 30

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart

    22.6 mi · 30 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Blue Ridge Street

    2662 ft · 2 min · East Blue Ridge Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 20%
Hampton Roads Beltway
53.6 mi · 19%
Highway 58
37.7 mi · 13%
US 58 West
33.2 mi · 12%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 10%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 54m from Hampton
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Stuart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Stuart?

The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Hampton and 140.9 miles from Stuart.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.37 one way or $78.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Stuart.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Crosse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Crosse.

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 218.44 mi (351.54 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Stuart

#2 Stuart

Town in Virginia

Population1,261
Coordinates36.6409700, -80.2656100
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Stuart (-80.26561, 36.64097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.61 L · about $39.37
Round trip
$78.74
19.88 gal · 75.22 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.37 $78.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.02 $88.05
Premium $4.78 $47.49 $94.99
Diesel $5.62 $55.90 $111.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Stuart. The current time is 01:43:17.

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.