Day trip from Norfolk to Hampton
Hampton lies 21 km (13 mi) north of Norfolk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 21 km (13 mi) apart, Hampton is a realistic day trip from Norfolk: about 21 min each way by road.
| Norfolk | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 238,005 | 137,148 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23501–23551 | 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 Norfolk?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line, north of Norfolk; by road roughly 26 km (16 mi).
How long does it take to get from Norfolk to Hampton by road?
About 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Norfolk 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.