How far is Huntington, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Huntington, VA to Hampton, VA is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.94 mi
02h 57m
Flight
128.03 mi
206.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.03 mi
Kilometers
206.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.94 mi
Kilometers
278.32 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sun, Nov 8, 5:38 PM EST
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Nov 8, 8:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-11-08T14:40
Arrive Hampton
Sun, Nov 8, 5:38 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EST
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 Huntington
86.4 mi
01h 28m
To Hampton
86.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Terrace

    4 m · 6 sec · Fairview Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blaine Drive

    606 ft · 32 sec · Blaine Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Huntington Avenue

    3278 ft · 2 min · Huntington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1302 ft · 34 sec · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
89.4 mi · 52%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 38%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.77 mi
Huntington Avenue
0.62 mi
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 28m from Huntington
Leave By
12:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 86.4 miles from Huntington and 86.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.62 one way or $47.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14 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 13.9 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 13.9 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 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 Huntington and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 128.03 mi (206.05 km).

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#1 Huntington

Huntington is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7923400, -77.0708100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine Drive (-77.070773, 38.792317)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.1 L · about $23.62
Round trip
$47.24
12.2 gal · 46.2 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $23.62 $47.24
Mid-grade $4.37 $26.64 $53.28
Premium $4.78 $29.16 $58.33
Diesel $6.17 $37.62 $75.24

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Hampton. The current time is 14:40:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.