Trip from Bridgewater, VA to East Hampton, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

203.1 mi

327 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 38m ★

6 AM

3h 51m

8 AM

4h 17m

10 AM

4h 0m

12 PM

3h 58m

3 PM

4h 1m

5 PM

4h 15m

8 PM

3h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgewater, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 203.1 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Dinkel Avenue, Friedens Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.76 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

101.5 miles from Bridgewater, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 203.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m 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 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 203.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street 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 3h 51m 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 Bridgewater, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	—	—
Dinkel Avenue	—	—
Friedens Church Road	—	—
I 64 East	—	—
I 295 North	—	—
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	—	—
US 258 South	—	—
US 258 North	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East College Street

20 ft · 5 sec · East College Street

2

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Main Street

3

Turn right onto Dinkel Avenue

2.6 mi · 5 min · Dinkel Avenue

4

Continue on Friedens Church Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Friedens Church Road

5

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 29 sec

6

Merge slight left

18 mi · 19 min

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

0.6 mi · 54 sec · I 64 East: Richmond

8

Merge slight right

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

10

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

11

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

12

Merge slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min

13

Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

14

Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

4.2 mi · 7 min · US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

15

Turn right onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

16

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 101.5 miles from Bridgewater, VA, or about 1h 55m 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 45 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 9m

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 Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, VA

This is one driving day of about 203.1 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Bridgewater, 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 101.5 mi from Bridgewater, VA · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Monticello, VA

102 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Waynesboro, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Monticello, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Bridgewater, 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

$31.76 one way

$63.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.73	$69.45
premium	$4.70	$37.59	$75.18
diesel	$5.61	$44.84	$89.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.9	0	$21.33	$9.75
Efficient EV	50.8	0	$17.77	$8.12
EV Truck/SUV	81.2	1	$28.43	$13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bridgewater, VA

Afternoon in Bridgewater on Thursday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Afternoon in East Hampton on Thursday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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

3h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bridgewater, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 203.1 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, Dinkel Avenue, Friedens Church Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Bridgewater, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.76 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 straightforward 3h 51m 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 Bridgewater, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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