The drive from Chase City, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 158.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, James River Drive, East 2nd Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.4 miles on I 85.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.77 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
79.2 miles from Chase City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 158.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chase City, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 158.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 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 21.1 miles in near South Thomas Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 158.4 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 21.1 miles (South Thomas Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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21.1 mi into trip|~32m in|South Thomas Street
Turn right onto South Thomas Street
Navigation decision point
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23.4 mi into trip|~38m in|I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
79.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
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 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic...
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80.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
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80.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chase City, VA to East Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Historic Old Towne Petersburg along the way.
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
79.8 mi in|~1h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 85
56.4 mi
1h 1m
James River Drive
14.6 mi
19m
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi
21m
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi
15m
Old Stage Highway
12 mi
15m
Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi
11m
Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi
10m
James River Bridge
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on VA 47
14 mi·21 min·East 2nd Street
2
Continue on VA 47
6.7 mi·10 min·Highway Forty-Seven
3
Continue on VA 47
0.8 mi·1 min·West Atlantic Street
4
Turn right onto South Thomas Street
369 ft·16 sec·South Thomas Street
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
6
Turn left onto Maple Lane
396 ft·14 sec·Maple Lane
7
Turn right onto US 58 Business
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Atlantic Street
8
Turn left onto US 58
0.3 mi·41 sec·East Atlantic Street
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
10
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
17
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
18
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi·19 min·James River Drive
19
Continue on VA 10
13 mi·15 min·Colonial Trail West
20
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Rolfe Highway
21
Take the exit
149 ft·6 sec
22
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi·11 min·Colonial Trail East
23
Continue on VA 10
12 mi·15 min·Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.9 mi·4 min·Brewers Neck Boulevard
25
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi·3 min·Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi·6 min·James River Bridge
27
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
3.7 mi·7 min·Mercury Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 258
4.0 mi·7 min·West Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Southerland Drive
30
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 79.2 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 35 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
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 Chase City, 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 Chase City, VA
This is one driving day of about 158.4 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Chase City, 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 85 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.2 mi from Chase City, VA
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 158.4
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$15
near mile 125.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
EV Truck/SUV
63.4
0
$22.18
$10.14
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Chase City, VA
Night
in Chase City on Thursday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Night
in East Hampton on Thursday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Hopewell, VA
79 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 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 25m 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 Chase City, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 158.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, James River Drive, East 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.2 miles from Chase City, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.77 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 16 significant decision points across 158.4 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 21.1 miles (South Thomas Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Chase City, VA to East Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Historic Old Towne Petersburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument, Petersburg National Battlefield and Colonial National Historical Park.
