How far is Matoaca, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Matoaca, VA to Hampton, VA is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.15 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.89 mi
102.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.89 mi
Kilometers
102.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.15 mi
Kilometers
130.6 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Tue, May 26, 6:16 PM EDT
Return by in Matoaca
Tue, May 26, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matoaca
2026-05-26T16:35
Arrive Hampton
Tue, May 26, 6:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matoaca
9:30 PM EDT
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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Matoaca
45.3 mi
00h 50m
To Hampton
35.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fitzhugh Street

    88 m · 17 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilcox Street

    50 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fleet Street

    701 ft · 18 sec · Fleet Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grove Avenue

    2821 ft · 56 sec · Grove Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Old Street

    673 ft · 18 sec · West Old Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    148 m · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Bank Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bank Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Emmaus Church Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmaus Church Road
57.7 mi · 71%
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 16%
East Washington Street
3.51 mi · 4%
River Road
2.91 mi · 4%
Winston Churchill Drive
2.17 mi · 3%
Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Emmaus Church Road

Merge slight left

54.3 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 50m from Matoaca
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Matoaca 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 Matoaca to Hampton?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Matoaca and 35.9 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Matoaca and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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 West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matoaca and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 63.89 mi (102.82 km).

Matoaca

#1 Matoaca

Census designated place

Population2,403
Coordinates37.2304300, -77.4774900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitzhugh Street (-77.47743, 37.230234)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.33
Round trip
$22.66
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.33 $22.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.67 $25.33
Premium $4.78 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $5.62 $16.08 $32.17

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Matoaca and Hampton. The current time is 16:35:30.

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.