How far is Winchester, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Winchester, VA to Hampton, VA is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Hampton.
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Start on North Cameron Street
742 ft · 33 sec · North Cameron Street
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Turn left onto East Boscawen Street
130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street
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Turn right onto South Kent Street
3092 ft · 1 min · South Kent Street
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Turn left onto Millwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Millwood Avenue
1105 ft · 40 sec · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Millwood Pike
5.7 mi · 9 min · Millwood Pike
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Continue on John Mosby Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · John Mosby Highway
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Continue on John Singleton Mosby Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · John Singleton Mosby Highway
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Winchester Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
545 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
26.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
47.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
757 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
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Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Likely leaving Winchester 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 Winchester to Hampton?
The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Winchester and 103.7 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.95 one way or $57.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Winchester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 178.76 mi (287.68 km).
#1 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.95 | $57.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.11 | $82.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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