Day trip from Durham to Hampton
Hampton lies 256 km (159 mi) north-east of Durham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 256 km (159 mi) apart, Hampton is a realistic day trip from Durham: about 4 h 9 min each way by road.
| Durham | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 257,636 | 137,148 |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27701–27722 | 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 Durham?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Durham; by road roughly 312 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durham to Hampton by road?
About 4 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durham 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.