How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Hampton, VA is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.3 mi
03h 20m
Flight
157.98 mi
254.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.98 mi
Kilometers
254.25 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.3 mi
Kilometers
312.69 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lynchburg
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive Hampton
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lynchburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From West Lynchburg
96 mi
01h 40m
To Hampton
98.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Langhorne Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road

    713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  26. 26

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
75.2 mi · 39%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 19%
Richmond Highway
18.1 mi · 9%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 6%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 4%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

74.8 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 40m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Hampton?

The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from West Lynchburg and 98.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lynchburg and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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 Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 157.98 mi (254.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.95 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.34
13.72 gal · 51.9 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.17 $54.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.38 $60.77
Premium $4.78 $32.78 $65.55
Diesel $5.62 $38.58 $77.16

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lynchburg and Hampton. The current time is 18:18:33.

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.