Day trip from Richmond to Hampton
Hampton lies 115 km (71 mi) south-east of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 115 km (71 mi) apart, Hampton is a realistic day trip from Richmond: about 1 h 52 min each way by road.
| Richmond | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 226,610 | 137,148 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23173–23298 | 23630–23681 |
What to see in Hampton
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Air and Space Science Center | 345,000 | — |
The busiest is Virginia Air and Space Science Center at 345,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hampton
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Staying in Hampton
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Book a hotel in Hampton
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Common questions
How far is Hampton from Richmond?
115 km (71 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Richmond; by road roughly 140 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Hampton by road?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond and Hampton?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.