How far is Waynesboro, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, VA to Hampton, VA is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
172.63 mi
02h 35m
Flight
156.75 mi
252.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.75 mi
Kilometers
252.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.63 mi
Kilometers
277.82 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Apr 24, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Fri, Apr 24, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-04-24T08:19
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Apr 24, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Waynesboro
86.2 mi
01h 17m
To Hampton
86.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wayne Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · South Wayne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Three Notched Mountain Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-64 East: Charlottesville

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 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 Waynesboro 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-64 East
77.8 mi · 45%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 38%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 13%
West Main Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Three Notched Mountain Highway
1.82 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-64 East

Merge slight left

77.5 mi · 01h 24m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 17m from Waynesboro
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waynesboro and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Waynesboro to Hampton?

The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Waynesboro and 86.4 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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 Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9.4 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 11.4 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 11.3 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 11.3 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 Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 156.75 mi (252.27 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,741
Coordinates38.0684700, -78.8894700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wayne Avenue (-78.889496, 38.068475)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.24
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.12 $48.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.97 $53.95
Premium $4.78 $29.10 $58.20
Diesel $5.62 $34.25 $68.50

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesboro and Hampton. The current time is 08:19:24.

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.