How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Hampden Sydney, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Hampden Sydney, VA is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Hampden Sydney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Hampden Sydney.
-
1
Start on 25th Street
37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street
-
2
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street
-
4
Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
9
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
-
10
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
11
Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
2453 ft · 60 sec
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
1911 ft · 47 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
2425 ft · 59 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
1866 ft · 46 sec
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
1 km · 1 min
-
18
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
2791 ft · 53 sec
-
20
Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway
-
21
Continue on Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
681 ft · 17 sec
-
23
Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
-
24
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
-
25
Take the exit slight right
928 ft · 26 sec
-
26
Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
-
27
Take the exit straight
139 m · 12 sec
-
28
Merge slight right
4 mi · 5 min
-
29
Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
-
30
Take the exit slight right
1503 ft · 37 sec
-
31
Turn left onto Farmville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Farmville Road
-
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kingsville Road
14 m · 1 sec · Kingsville Road
-
33
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsville Road
616 ft · 17 sec · Kingsville Road
-
34
Turn slight right
98 m · 15 sec
-
35
Continue on College Road
1 mi · 3 min · College Road
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Hampden Sydney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Hampden Sydney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Hampden Sydney?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Virginia Beach and 86.9 miles from Hampden Sydney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Hampden Sydney.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Hampden Sydney. Straight-line distance: 139.47 mi (224.46 km).
#1 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden Sydney
Census designated place
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 37.2423700, -78.4597200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden Sydney (-78.45972, 37.24237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.11 | $54.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.24 | $58.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.42 | $68.84 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.