The drive from Appomattox, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Prince Edward Highway, Hull Street Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.4 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.6 miles from Appomattox, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Drive Character
The drive from Appomattox, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.8 miles in.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 167.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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82.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward VA 150 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VA 150 South
7
96.4 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
8
99.3 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond...
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162.6 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|VA 134
Take the exit onto VA 134 toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 263
Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South...
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162.8 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|VA 134
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134 toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boul...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Appomattox, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines and Norfolk.
Richmond
99.3 mi in|~2h 10m
Richmond International Airport
99.3 mi in|~2h 10m
Seven Pines
99.6 mi in|~2h 10m
Norfolk
100 mi in|~2h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
61.4 mi
1h 7m
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi
29m
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi
32m
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi
21m
Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi
12m
Richmond Highway
9.3 mi
10m
Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi
9m
Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appomattox, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 460 BUS
1.3 mi·1 min·Confederate Boulevard
2
Continue on US 460
9.3 mi·10 min·Richmond Highway
Toward Farmville, Richmond
3
Continue on US 460
24 mi·29 min·Prince Edward Highway
4
Turn left onto VA 307
9.3 mi·12 min·Holly Farms Road
5
Turn left onto US 360
17 mi·21 min·Patrick Henry Highway
6
Continue on US 360
22 mi·32 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward VA 150 SouthUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto VA 150
5.3 mi·6 min·Chippenham Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on VA 150
8.1 mi·9 min·Pocahontas Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 295 North: WashingtonUse the slight left lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·45 sec·this road
12
Merge onto I 295
2.1 mi·2 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 28Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International AirportUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 East: NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 64
61 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto VA 134
0.2 mi·28 sec·VA 134
Exit 263Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, ColiseumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134
4.2 mi·7 min·VA 134
Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, ColiseumUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Southerland Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.6 miles from Appomattox, VA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.6 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Appomattox, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Appomattox, VA
This is one driving day of about 167.2 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Appomattox, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.6 mi from Appomattox, VA
· 1h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 83.6 miles from Appomattox, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.
Arriving in East Hampton, VA
The final approach into East Hampton, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Hampton, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.15 one way
$52.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.59
$57.18
premium
$4.70
$30.95
$61.89
diesel
$5.61
$36.92
$73.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.2
0
$17.56
$8.03
Efficient EV
41.8
0
$14.63
$6.69
EV Truck/SUV
66.9
0
$23.41
$10.70
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago
Origin
Appomattox, VA
Morning
in Appomattox on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Drizzle
W 12 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:52AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Morning
in East Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
84 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Appomattox, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Prince Edward Highway, Hull Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.6 miles from Appomattox, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 167.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Appomattox, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines and Norfolk.
