How far is Hopewell, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Hampton, VA is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
177.63 mi
02h 59m
Flight
147.73 mi
237.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.73 mi
Kilometers
237.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.63 mi
Kilometers
285.87 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-17T22:31
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Hopewell
90.7 mi
01h 29m
To Hampton
86.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creels Lane

    19 m · 9 sec · Creels Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hopewell Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Antioch Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto James Madison Highway

    631 ft · 21 sec · James Madison Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1620 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    757 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    61 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 45%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 5%
I 66 East
3.83 mi · 2%
Antioch Road
3.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 29m from Hopewell
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopewell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Hopewell and 86.9 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopewell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 147.73 mi (237.75 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates38.8731700, -77.7194400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Creels Lane (-77.719344, 38.873116)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.78 $29.96 $59.92
Diesel $5.62 $35.26 $70.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and Hampton. The current time is 22:31:04.

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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.