How far is Hampton, VA from Wise, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Wise, VA is about 433.5 miles (697.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Wise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Wise.
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Start on North King Street
38 m · 6 sec · North King Street
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West
1724 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
11.1 mi · 16 min · Castlewood Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 72 South
925 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Front Street East
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street East
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Turn sharp right onto Laurel Avenue
1324 ft · 32 sec · Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Wise Mountain Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Wise Mountain Road Northwest
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Continue on Coeburn Mountain Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Coeburn Mountain Road
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Continue on Darden Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Darden Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hurricane Road
53 m · 3 sec · Hurricane Road
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Continue on Park Avenue Northeast
1073 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto East Main Street
570 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Wise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Wise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Wise?
The road trip is about 433.5 miles (697.6 km) and usually takes 08h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.5 miles from Hampton and 217 miles from Wise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.60 one way or $121.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Wise.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Wise. Straight-line distance: 343.75 mi (553.21 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wise
Place in Virginia
| Population | 2,885 |
| Coordinates | 36.9759300, -82.5757100 |
| Altitude | 747 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wise (-82.57571, 36.97593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 698 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 24m |
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 | $60.60 | $121.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $67.76 | $135.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.10 | $146.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $86.05 | $172.09 |
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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