Why this home stands out
What sets 311 Hercules Drive apart is the rare combination of base proximity and walkable everyday convenience. Airmen and civilians alike can reach Langley's gate in under five minutes, yet step outside and find a grocery store, three restaurants, a yoga studio, and a coffee shop all within a quarter mile. That kind of door-to-door practicality in Hampton is genuinely hard to find at this square footage.
BACK RIVER and the Hampton real estate market
Hampton is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and it carries that history with a relaxed, lived-in confidence you don't find in newer suburbs. The area around Hercules Drive sits in a mid-century residential pocket of Hampton where ranch-style and split-level homes line quiet streets, mature trees provide real shade, and neighbors tend to stay put for years. You're close enough to Langley to hear the occasional jet overhead — a sound that most people around here wear as a badge of pride. Hampton itself wraps around the water, giving residents easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, the Hampton River, and miles of waterfront parks. Downtown Hampton's American Theatre, the Virginia Air and Space Science Center, and the waterfront boardwalk are all a short drive away. The city blends military culture, maritime heritage, and a growing restaurant and arts scene into something that feels distinctly its own.
What's nearby
Daily errands practically take care of themselves from Hercules Drive. Harris Teeter is 0.2 miles away for full grocery runs, and when you'd rather skip the kitchen, Capri Pizza & Italian Restaurant is just 0.1 miles out, with ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi and Good Fortune both within 0.2 miles for more variety. Morning coffee is covered by Starbucks Coffee Company at 0.3 miles or McDonald's at 0.2. For staying active, Rising Lotus Yoga Studio is a one-minute walk at 0.1 miles, Howard White Gymnasium is under a mile, and Xtreme Muscle Gym is about a mile out. Dog Field and Elizabeth Lake Estates Community Recreation Area are both under a mile, and Gosnold's Hope Park — a waterfront gem — is just 0.8 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 311 Hercules Drive one of the most commute-friendly addresses in Hampton for active-duty Air Force families. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and with NSA Hampton Roads reachable in about 16 minutes, the home works well for dual-military households managing two different duty stations.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 311 Hercules Drive offers a practical entry point into Hampton — four bedrooms gives you room to grow, the 1,569-square-foot layout is manageable without feeling cramped, and the walkable cluster of shops and restaurants nearby means you won't feel isolated. A VA loan could be a strong fit here if you're eligible, helping you get into a home with real space at a competitive structure.
More buyer questions
How far is 311 Hercules Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 311 Hercules Drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closest residential streets to the base's main gate in Hampton.
What is the square footage and layout of 311 Hercules Drive?
The home offers 1,569 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1967 as a residential property in Hampton, Virginia.
Is 311 Hercules Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for 311 Hercules Drive is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's exact parcel.
Where are the nearest grocery stores and restaurants to 311 Hercules Drive?
Harris Teeter is 0.2 miles away for groceries, and Capri Pizza & Italian Restaurant is just 0.1 miles from the front door — with ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi and Good Fortune both within 0.2 miles for additional dining options.
Are there parks near 311 Hercules Drive in Hampton?
Yes — Dog Field and Elizabeth Lake Estates Community Recreation Area are both within 0.7 miles, and Gosnold's Hope Park, a waterfront park along the Hampton River, is about 0.8 miles away.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Hampton well. Reach out to get your questions answered or schedule a walkthrough of 311 Hercules Drive.
