How far is Stafford, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Stafford, VA to Hampton, VA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.25 mi
02h 12m
Flight
112.37 mi
180.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.37 mi
Kilometers
180.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.25 mi
Kilometers
220.88 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Tue, Nov 10, 6:16 PM EST
Return by in Stafford
Tue, Nov 10, 8:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford
2026-11-10T16:03
Arrive Hampton
Tue, Nov 10, 6:16 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stafford
9:30 PM EST
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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Stafford
68.5 mi
01h 06m
To Hampton
68.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Stafford and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Road

    2382 ft · 57 sec · Courthouse Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Courthouse Road

    1028 ft · 27 sec · Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Courthouse Road

    2013 ft · 43 sec · Courthouse Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1905 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stafford 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 48%
I 95 South
54.5 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 9%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Courthouse Road
1.03 mi · 1%
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 06m from Stafford
Leave By
2:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stafford and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Stafford and 68.7 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 8 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 8 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 112.37 mi (180.85 km).

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#1 Stafford

Stafford is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4220700, -77.4083200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Road (-77.408295, 38.422037)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.28
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $18.64 $37.28
Mid-grade $4.33 $20.95 $41.90
Premium $4.75 $23.00 $46.00
Diesel $6.15 $29.78 $59.56

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 Stafford and Hampton. The current time is 16:03:40.

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.