How far is Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA to Hampton, VA is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.63 mi
02h 00m
Flight
105.53 mi
169.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.63 mi
Kilometers
197.35 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Spotsylvania Courthouse
Fri, Apr 17, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spotsylvania Courthouse
2026-04-17T04:54
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spotsylvania Courthouse
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Spotsylvania Courthouse
61.6 mi
01h 00m
To Hampton
61.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morris Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Morris Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mudd Tavern Road

    1895 ft · 48 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mudd Tavern Road

    49 m · 3 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mudd Tavern Road

    1235 ft · 36 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 53%
I 95 South
32.8 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 11%
Morris Road
4.46 mi · 4%
Courthouse Road
3.69 mi · 3%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 00m from Spotsylvania Courthouse
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spotsylvania Courthouse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spotsylvania Courthouse to Hampton?

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse and 61.1 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spotsylvania Courthouse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.84 km).

Spotsylvania Courthouse

#1 Spotsylvania Courthouse

Census designated place

Population4,239
Coordinates38.1979100, -77.5877700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.587792, 38.198127)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Hampton. The current time is 04:54:34.

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.