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Southampton County is strategically located between Interstate 95, a major north-south corridor, and the thriving Hampton Roads port area. Blessed with two major four-lane, east-west highways (US Route 460 & US Route 58) and rail which runs parallel, the County affords expedient access to major markets.

Highways

• I-95, a major north-south East Coast route, is four miles west of the County line, 28 miles from Courtland
• US Route 460 & US Route 58, two major east-west routes, connect SC with the greater Hampton Roads region to the east and Interstate 95 to the west.
• US Route 258 connects the area with US Route 17 to the north and the North Carolina state line to the south.
  

Rail

CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Corporation both offer freight and piggyback rail service, opening Southampton County to all major national markets. International markets are accessible through the Hampton Roads port terminals.

Ports

Hampton Roads Harbor, largest on the East Coast, connects Southampton County (45 miles away) to the world. The Virginia Port Authority is the state's leading agency for international transportation and maritime commerce. The agency owns four general cargo terminals - Norfolk International Terminals, Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Newport News Marine Terminal and the Virginia Inland Port in Front Royal.

 

 

Air

• Commercial Air Service: Norfolk International Airport, located 55 miles away, is served by 7 major airlines (American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Trans World, United, US Airways) and 8 commuter airlines.
• General Aviation Service: Franklin Municipal Airport, located in the City of Franklin on the County's eastern border, includes three paved, lighted runways (3600 ft., 4100 ft., and 5200 ft.).
  

Motor Freight Carriers

Approximately 50 trucking companies serve Southampton County.

Overnight Package Delivery

Federal Express, UPS, Purolator Courier, and US Mail Express.


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