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Hampton Virginia Map

Explore Hampton, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hampton, Virginia

How to Use This Hampton, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hampton, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hampton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hampton
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Hampton (city)
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.047961
Longitude	-76.297293
Population	137,148
Density	1029.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23669, 23665, 23630, 23661, 23663
Area Code	757
School District	Hampton City Public Schools

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About Hampton, Virginia

Hampton is a locality in Hampton (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 137,148, Hampton is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 1029.0 people per km². Hampton is located at 37.0480°N, 76.2973°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hampton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23669, 23665, 23630.

Hampton occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic movement of water and the flat, fertile stretches of the coastal plain. It lies 5.8 miles northeast of Newport News, VA (from Newport News, VA: bearing 52°T), and is situated 8.9 miles southeast of Tabb. Brights Creek carves a meditative path through the terrain, its banks offering a quiet sanctuary where the air grows heavy and salt-tinged as the tide shifts. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Blackwalnut Ridge offers a static contrast to the fluid, low-lying expanse of the Hampton Flats. Mill Point Park serves as a central anchor for the public life of Hampton, providing an open expanse where the light at dusk turns the nearby Hampton Creek Marina into a shimmering mosaic of reflecting masts and cooling steel.

History in Hampton traces its lineage back to the earliest moments of colonial expansion, evolving from a strategic outpost into a site of profound endurance. The settlement grew through the necessity of its position, surviving the turbulence of centuries to become a place where the weight of the past is felt in the architecture of the older streets. Residents of Hampton often walk paths trodden by those who arrived by sail long ago, building a life upon the soft, dark earth that has seen both the expansion of a nation and the quiet persistence of local families. This heritage is not merely a record of events, but a living presence that informs the slow, deliberate pace of the modern day.

Economic life in Hampton revolves around a synthesis of advanced technical industry and the steady commerce of a major maritime gateway. The presence of significant educational institutions provides a constant influx of intellectual energy, grounding the local workforce in both innovation and practical application. Infrastructure here is designed to support the flow of goods and people, bridging the gap between the terrestrial needs of the region and the demands of the water. Whether through the maintenance of specialized manufacturing or the scholarly rigor of its universities, Hampton sustains a robust, multifaceted economy that looks toward the horizon with a pragmatic, industrious gaze.

Culture in Hampton finds its expression in a blend of academic tradition and a deep-seated appreciation for the natural features that define the region. Visitors and locals alike gather for seasonal festivals that mark the passing of the year, often congregating near the water’s edge to watch the sun dip toward the horizon. While the area is not defined by mountain peaks or alpine vistas, the proximity of Lake Hampton offers a quiet retreat for those seeking a different texture of stillness. The identity of Hampton is further shaped by the athletes who represent its schools and the creative individuals who find inspiration in the salt-air clarity of the coast, ensuring that the character of the place remains as distinct as the tides that wash against its shore.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Monroe (Castle / Fort) — 2.9 mi, 188° S
Casemate Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 188° S
Air Power Park (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 272° W
Virginia Living Museum (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.6 mi, 271° W
Mariners' Museum and Park (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 274° W
Endview Plantation (Historic Site) — 9.6 mi, 264° W
Yorktown Battlefield (Historic Site) — 17.0 mi, 318° NW
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 318° NW
Colonial Williamsburg (Historic Site) — 25.9 mi, 300° NW
Jamestown Settlement (Historic Site) — 29.5 mi, 296° NW
Hampton Soccer Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 325° NW
Buckroe Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 142° SE
Buckroe Beach (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 118° SE
Salt Ponds Public Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 050° NE
Booker T. Washington Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 228° SW
Lincoln and Armstrong Shrine (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 231° SW
Rosa Parks (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 230° SW
First Africans in Virginia (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 190° S
Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.4 mi, 354° N · 9,195 acres
CinéBistro at Peninsula Town Center (Cinema) — 5.3 mi, 267° W
Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 187° S
F/a-18 (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 182° S
Generic Theatet (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 174° S
Beach Art House (Gallery) — 10.1 mi, 145° SE
Pine Tree Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.3 mi, 273° W
Skirmish at Waters Creek (Registered Battlefield) — 10.5 mi, 267° W
Capture of the Patriot (Registered Battlefield) — 10.5 mi, 268° W
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Virginia (Marine Protected Area) — 12.5 mi, 340° N
First Landing State Park (State Park) — 16.0 mi, 124° SE
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.6 mi, 194° S · 228k acres

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