How far is Triangle, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Triangle, VA to Hampton, VA is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
147.08 mi
02h 22m
Flight
117.96 mi
189.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.96 mi
Kilometers
189.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.08 mi
Kilometers
236.71 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Triangle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Triangle
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Triangle
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Triangle
73.4 mi
01h 11m
To Hampton
73.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maureen Caddigan Way

    68 m · 14 sec · Maureen Caddigan Way

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joplin Road

    2886 ft · 1 min · Joplin Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2276 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Triangle 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 45%
Joplin Road
65.3 mi · 44%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 9%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
West Pembroke Avenue
0.28 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 11m from Triangle
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Triangle 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 Triangle to Hampton?

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Triangle and 73.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Triangle and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.7 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 6 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Triangle and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 117.96 mi (189.84 km).

Triangle

#1 Triangle

Unincorporated community in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Population8,188
Coordinates38.5467900, -77.3366500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Inn Street (-77.336818, 38.546843)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.12
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.56 $41.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.99 $45.97
Premium $4.78 $24.80 $49.60
Diesel $5.62 $29.19 $58.38

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 Triangle and Hampton. The current time is 22:47:22.

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.