How far is Wolf Trap, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Wolf Trap, VA to Hampton, VA is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Trap and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Trap and Hampton.
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Start on Lozano Drive
1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Road
1 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road
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Turn left onto Trap Road
1654 ft · 48 sec · Trap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trap Road
1650 ft · 43 sec · Trap Road
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Take the ramp right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond
2767 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
2615 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond
2034 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
48.6 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 Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap to Hampton?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Wolf Trap and 91.4 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wolf Trap and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Trap and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 141.56 mi (227.82 km).
#1 Wolf Trap
Census designated place
| Population | 16,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9398300, -77.2860900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.27 | $72.55 |
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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