How far is Narrows, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Narrows, VA to Hampton, VA is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.72 mi
05h 03m
Flight
246.7 mi
397.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.7 mi
Kilometers
397.03 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.72 mi
Kilometers
519.37 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Narrows
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narrows
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narrows
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
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Narrows
156.4 mi
02h 31m
To Hampton
166.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Narrows Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Narrows Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Thomas Drive

    872 ft · 21 sec · Thomas Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    17 mi · 22 min · Virginia Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1497 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 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 · 42 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 Narrows 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 48%
North Electric Road
80.4 mi · 25%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
Virginia Avenue
17 mi · 5%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
246.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
02h 31m from Narrows
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Narrows and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.4 miles from Narrows and 166.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 246.7 miles (397 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.12 one way or $90.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narrows and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 246.7 mi (397.03 km).

Narrows

#1 Narrows

Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States

Population1,949
Coordinates37.3315100, -80.8111900
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.81127, 37.331388)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.11 L · about $45.12
Round trip
$90.23
22.78 gal · 86.22 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $45.12 $90.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.45 $100.89
Premium $4.78 $54.42 $108.84
Diesel $5.62 $64.06 $128.11

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 Narrows and Hampton. The current time is 06:46:32.

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.