How far is Woodstock, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Hampton, VA is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
220.41 mi
03h 41m
Flight
173.85 mi
279.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.85 mi
Kilometers
279.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.41 mi
Kilometers
354.72 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Hampton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Woodstock
110.1 mi
01h 50m
To Hampton
110.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    35 m · 13 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Valley Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    2384 ft · 56 sec · Old Valley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mount Olive Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 30%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 22%
I 66 East
28.5 mi · 13%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 12%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
11.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 50m from Woodstock
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodstock 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 Woodstock to Hampton?

The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 110.1 miles from Woodstock and 110.4 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.82 one way or $61.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodstock 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.

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 173.85 mi (279.78 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates38.8817800, -78.5058400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Street (-78.505645, 38.882033)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $30.82
Round trip
$61.63
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.82 $61.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.46 $68.92
Premium $4.78 $37.17 $74.35
Diesel $5.62 $43.75 $87.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Hampton. The current time is 19:32:33.

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.