How far is Woodlawn, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, VA to Hampton, VA is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.64 mi
05h 25m
Flight
248.37 mi
399.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.37 mi
Kilometers
399.71 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.64 mi
Kilometers
491.88 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Tue, Nov 10, 2:15 PM EST
Return by in Woodlawn
Tue, Nov 10, 7:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-11-10T08:50
Arrive Hampton
Tue, Nov 10, 2:15 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
9:00 PM EST
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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Woodlawn
169 mi
02h 42m
To Hampton
136.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coulson Church Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Coulson Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1409 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Roanoke

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn and Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 51%
I 81 North
140 mi · 46%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
Coulson Church Road
17.8 mi · 6%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left onto I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

139 mi · 02h 33m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 42m from Woodlawn
Leave By
6:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodlawn and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Woodlawn and 136.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.66 one way or $83.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlawn and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 248.37 mi (399.71 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7223500, -80.8228500
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Coulson Church Road (-80.822802, 36.722362)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.83 L · about $41.66
Round trip
$83.32
21.58 gal · 81.66 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $41.66 $83.32
Mid-grade $4.35 $46.95 $93.89
Premium $4.77 $51.46 $102.92
Diesel $6.16 $66.43 $132.87

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlawn and Hampton. The current time is 08:50:12.

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.