How far is Hampton, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Virginia Beach.
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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
11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach
3229 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Continue on 21st Street
2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Virginia Beach.
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
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
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 Virginia Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 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 15.5 miles from Hampton and 15.7 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Virginia Beach.
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 Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.68 mi (38.11 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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