How far is Motley, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Motley, VA to Hampton, VA is about 213 miles (342.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.99 mi
03h 40m
Flight
165.22 mi
265.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.22 mi
Kilometers
265.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.99 mi
Kilometers
342.78 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Tue, Nov 10, 3:17 PM EST
Return by in Motley
Tue, Nov 10, 6:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Motley
2026-11-10T11:36
Arrive Hampton
Tue, Nov 10, 3:17 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Motley
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 Motley
105.4 mi
01h 50m
To Hampton
107.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highwayview Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Highwayview Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 29 North

    838 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Colonial Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Colonial Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookneal Highway

    104 m · 8 sec · Brookneal Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Village Highway

    9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway

  12. 12

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

    879 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    930 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

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

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  30. 30

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Motley 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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
75.2 mi · 35%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 17%
US 29 North
16.6 mi · 8%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 6%
Village Highway
10.4 mi · 5%
Richmond Highway
8.54 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 50m from Motley
Leave By
9:38 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Motley and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213 miles (342.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 105.4 miles from Motley and 107.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 9:38 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Motley and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuckahoe, 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 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 Motley and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 165.22 mi (265.9 km).

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#1 Motley

Motley is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.0695900, -79.3411400
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Highwayview Road (-79.341432, 37.069654)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.45 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.92
15.04 gal · 56.9 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $28.96 $57.92
Mid-grade $4.33 $32.55 $65.11
Premium $4.75 $35.74 $71.47
Diesel $6.15 $46.27 $92.54

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Motley and Hampton. The current time is 11:36:31.

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.