How far is Marion, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Marion, VA to Hampton, VA is about 357.5 miles (575.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.49 mi
05h 18m
Flight
285.8 mi
459.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.8 mi
Kilometers
459.95 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.49 mi
Kilometers
575.32 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Sat, May 30, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-30T06:00
Arrive Hampton
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fishersville
VA

Census designated place

From Marion
178.5 mi
02h 39m
To Hampton
179 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    710 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 16

    122 m · 15 sec · State Highway 16

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 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 Marion and Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 43%
I 81 North
140 mi · 39%
State Highway 16
35.4 mi · 10%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 6%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
South Commerce Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
285.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishersville
02h 39m from Marion
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marion and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.5 miles (575.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Marion and 179 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.95 one way or $99.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Fishersville

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

11 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

42 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 285.8 mi (459.95 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.8348400, -81.5148400
Altitude662
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 (-81.514995, 36.835043)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.75 L · about $49.95
Round trip
$99.90
25.22 gal · 95.5 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.95 $99.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.85 $111.70
Premium $4.78 $60.25 $120.50
Diesel $5.62 $70.92 $141.84

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Hampton. The current time is 06:00:50.

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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.