How far is Madison Heights, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Madison Heights, VA to Hampton, VA is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.79 mi
03h 17m
Flight
155.31 mi
249.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.31 mi
Kilometers
249.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.79 mi
Kilometers
311.87 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 12:52 PM EST
Return by in Madison Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 4:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Heights
2026-11-06T09:35
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 12:52 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison Heights
9:00 PM EST
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
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Madison Heights
95.5 mi
01h 38m
To Hampton
98.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Phelps Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Phelps Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Amherst Highway

    131 m · 20 sec · South Amherst Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    910 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1509 ft · 23 sec · Amherst Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210

    674 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 29 South

    993 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Monacan Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460 East: Appomattox

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    15.9 mi · 21 min · Richmond Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  29. 29

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Heights 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
75.2 mi · 39%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 19%
Richmond Highway
15.9 mi · 8%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 6%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 4%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

74.8 mi · 01h 25m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 38m from Madison Heights
Leave By
10:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison Heights to Hampton?

The road trip is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Madison Heights and 98.2 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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 Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison Heights and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 155.31 mi (249.94 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Madison Heights

Madison Heights is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4309800, -79.1230800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Phelps Road (-79.122979, 37.431104)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.89 L · about $26.92
Round trip
$53.83
13.68 gal · 51.78 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $26.92 $53.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.29 $60.58
Premium $4.84 $33.08 $66.16
Diesel $6.21 $42.45 $84.90

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison Heights and Hampton. The current time is 09:35:02.

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.