How far is Wattsville, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Wattsville, VA to Hampton, VA is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.57 mi
02h 08m
Flight
77.8 mi
125.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.57 mi
Kilometers
171.51 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Nov 7, 1:09 AM EST
Return by in Wattsville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wattsville
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Nov 7, 1:09 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wattsville
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
Cheriton
VA

Town in Northampton County, Virginia, United States

From Wattsville
53.2 mi
01h 04m
To Hampton
53.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chincoteague Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Chincoteague Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway

    64 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lankford Highway

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

  5. 5

    Continue on Northampton Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond

    600 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University

    893 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wine Street

    1147 ft · 31 sec · Wine Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Street

    117 m · 22 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North King Street

    734 ft · 20 sec · North King Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wattsville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lankford Highway
65.1 mi · 61%
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 17%
Hampton Roads Beltway
10.6 mi · 10%
Northampton Boulevard
5.14 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
Chincoteague Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lankford Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway

64 mi · 01h 31m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheriton
01h 04m from Wattsville
Leave By
2:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wattsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Cheriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Wattsville and 53.4 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wattsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Cheriton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheriton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

49 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Newport News station

52 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

56 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

65 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wattsville and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 77.8 mi (125.2 km).

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#1 Wattsville

Wattsville is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9340100, -75.4996500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Chincoteague Road (-75.499627, 37.934098)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.24 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.46
7.52 gal · 28.48 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $14.73 $29.46
Mid-grade $4.41 $16.60 $33.19
Premium $4.82 $18.13 $36.25
Diesel $6.20 $23.30 $46.59

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Wattsville and Hampton. The current time is 23:00:52.

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.