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Trip from Bassett, VA to East Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 29m

Distance

255.1 mi

411 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 16m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States

Bassett, VA

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Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Bassett, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 673, Fairystone Parkway, Fairystone Park Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.6 miles from Bassett, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 255.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 255.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 673 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bassett, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road 673
Fairystone Parkway
Fairystone Park Highway
Fairy Stone Park Highway
North Virginia Avenue
Commonwealth Boulevard
Commonwealth Boulevard East
Fairy Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: County Road 673 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bassett, VA and East Hampton, VA.

1

Start on Sunset Drive

266 ft · 13 sec · Sunset Drive
2

Turn right onto County Road 673

112 ft · 10 sec · County Road 673
3

Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Fairystone Parkway
4

Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
5

Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
6

Continue on North Virginia Avenue

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue
7

Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard

2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard
8

Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East

279 ft · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East
9

Turn right onto Fairy Street

115 ft · 5 sec · Fairy Street
10

Turn left onto Hooker Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Hooker Street
11

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Church Street
12

Continue on A L Philpott Highway

9.0 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway
13

Continue on Martinsville Highway

8.9 mi · 11 min · Martinsville Highway
14

Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

14 mi · 17 min · US 58 East
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
16

Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
17

Continue on South Boston Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
18

Continue on Philpott Road

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road
19

Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

19 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
20

Continue on Clarksville Bypass

3.6 mi · 4 min · Clarksville Bypass
21

Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

19 mi · 24 min · Clarksville Bypass
22

Continue on Highway 1

3.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
23

Continue on South Hill Bypass

3.3 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass
24

Continue on East Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street
25

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 40 sec
26

Merge slight left

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min
27

Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
28

Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 301 South: Wythe Street
29

Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

0.6 mi · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
30

Continue on East Washington Street

3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
31

Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
32

Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

2.2 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
33

Turn right onto East Randolph Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
34

Continue on James River Drive

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
35

Continue on Colonial Trail West

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
36

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
37

Take the exit right

148 ft · 6 sec
38

Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
39

Continue on Old Stage Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway
40

Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
41

Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
42

Continue on James River Bridge

4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
43

Continue on Mercury Boulevard

3.7 mi · 7 min · Mercury Boulevard
44

Continue on West Mercury Boulevard

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Mercury Boulevard
45

Turn right onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
46

Arrive at your destination

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 127.6 miles from Bassett, VA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.

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 56 miles or 1h 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 127.6 miles or 2h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 29m

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 Bassett, 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 Bassett, VA

This is one driving day of about 255.1 miles and 5h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Bassett, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.6 mi from Bassett, VA · 2h 44m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrenceville, VA

128 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Lawrenceville, VA to East Hampton, VA

110.6 mi · 2h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Graham, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrenceville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.6 miles from Bassett, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$39.89 one way

$79.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $43.62 $87.24
premium $4.70 $47.21 $94.43
diesel $5.61 $56.32 $112.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.5 0 $26.79 $12.24
Efficient EV 63.8 0 $22.32 $10.20
EV Truck/SUV 102 1 $35.71 $16.33

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bassett, VA

Night in Bassett on Friday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Night in East Hampton on Friday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Lawrenceville, VA

128 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

31 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bassett, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are County Road 673, Fairystone Parkway, Fairystone Park Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.6 miles from Bassett, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.89 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bassett, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bassett, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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