How far is Lake Barcroft, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Lake Barcroft, VA to Hampton, VA is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.72 mi
03h 03m
Flight
133.15 mi
214.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.15 mi
Kilometers
214.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.72 mi
Kilometers
279.57 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Barcroft
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Barcroft
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Barcroft
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Lake Barcroft
86.4 mi
01h 31m
To Hampton
87.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Barcroft and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Crosswoods Drive

    17 m · 9 sec · Crosswoods Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waterway Drive

    2627 ft · 2 min · Waterway Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterway Drive

    757 ft · 34 sec · Waterway Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Dearborn Drive

    2402 ft · 2 min · Dearborn Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sleepy Hollow Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Columbia Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lincolnia Road

    2261 ft · 57 sec · Lincolnia Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Braddock Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Braddock Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clifton Street

    2148 ft · 1 min · Clifton Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Edsall Road

    2246 ft · 1 min · Edsall Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 395 South: Richmond

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    2915 ft · 45 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  19. 19

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
85.5 mi · 49%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 38%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Braddock Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Columbia Pike
0.75 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 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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 31m from Lake Barcroft
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lake Barcroft and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Barcroft to Hampton?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Lake Barcroft and 87.2 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lake Barcroft 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 Lake Barcroft and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 133.15 mi (214.29 km).

Lake Barcroft

#1 Lake Barcroft

Census designated place

Population9,558
Coordinates38.8478900, -77.1558100
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Crosswoods Drive (-77.155841, 38.847874)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $24.28
Round trip
$48.56
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.28 $48.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.15 $54.30
Premium $4.78 $29.29 $58.58
Diesel $5.62 $34.48 $68.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Barcroft and Hampton. The current time is 23:35:24.

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.