Cities Near Hampton
Cities near Hampton, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Hampton, Virginia is Newport News, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 8 mi / 13 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Norfolk | 13 mi / 21 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Virginia Beach | 24 mi / 38 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suffolk | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dale City | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Alexandria | 128 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Hampton
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Richmond. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Hampton
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Rocky Mount, Greenville, Waldorf, Dale City, Alexandria. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Hampton include Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Richmond. The closest is Newport News, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Hampton
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Norfolk
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Dale City
- → Best time to visit Alexandria