How far is Luray, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Luray, VA to Hampton, VA is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
200.76 mi
03h 30m
Flight
161.47 mi
259.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.47 mi
Kilometers
259.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.76 mi
Kilometers
323.09 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Luray
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luray
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luray
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Luray
100.2 mi
01h 45m
To Hampton
100.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Northcott Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Northcott Drive

    609 ft · 16 sec · Northcott Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Spotswood Trail

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  9. 9

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luray 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 33%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 26%
Spotswood Trail
30.5 mi · 15%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Northcott Drive
17.2 mi · 9%
Stanardsville By-Pass
2.16 mi · 1%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
161.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 45m from Luray
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Luray 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 Luray to Hampton?

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Luray and 100.5 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Luray and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luray and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 161.47 mi (259.86 km).

Luray

#1 Luray

Town of Virginia, United States

Population4,849
Coordinates38.6654000, -78.4594500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-78.459447, 38.665514)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.82 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.17
14.18 gal · 53.64 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.08 $56.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.40 $62.80
Premium $4.78 $33.88 $67.75
Diesel $5.62 $39.87 $79.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Luray and Hampton. The current time is 22:51:05.

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.