How far is Rosslyn, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Rosslyn, VA to Hampton, VA is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosslyn and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosslyn and Hampton.
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Start on North Nash Street
10 m · 3 sec · North Nash Street
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Continue on 19th Street North
144 m · 22 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto North Lynn Street
80 m · 7 sec · North Lynn Street
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Take the exit right toward I 66 East: Washington DC
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
813 ft · 15 sec · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 110 South: Pentagon, Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, Crystal City
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Richmond Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 27 West: Pentagon Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Hatfield Gate
2042 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Washington Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 South: Richmond, South Arlington Ridge Road
804 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
757 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
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Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosslyn and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rosslyn and Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosslyn to Hampton?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Rosslyn and 88.8 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rosslyn and Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosslyn and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 134.94 mi (217.16 km).
#1 Rosslyn
Rosslyn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8967800, -77.0724800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $38.54 | $77.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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