The drive from Colonial Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Newland Road, James Monroe Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.2 miles on US 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.58 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
56.2 miles from Colonial Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 112.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 112.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Newland Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.2 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Newland Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near SR 624 / Flat Iron Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (SR 624 / Flat Iron Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles (South Water Lane): Navigation decision point; at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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11.5 mi into trip|~17m in|SR 624 / Flat Iron Road
Turn right onto SR 624 / Flat Iron Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.2 mi into trip|~54m in|South Water Lane
Turn left onto South Water Lane
Navigation decision point
5
102.9 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
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107.8 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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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108 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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.
On the drive from Colonial Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
102.9 mi in|~2h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 17
67.2 mi
1h 33m
Newland Road
13.8 mi
24m
James Monroe Highway
5.4 mi
7m
Kings Highway
5.2 mi
7m
I 64
4.5 mi
5m
VA 134
4.4 mi
8m
Richmond Road
4.1 mi
5m
Flat Iron Road
3.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 67.2 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Beach, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
32 ft·7 sec·Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto VA 205Y
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonial Avenue
3
Turn left onto VA 205
0.3 mi·29 sec·McKinney Boulevard
4
Continue on VA 205
5.4 mi·7 min·James Monroe Highway
5
Turn left onto VA 3
5.2 mi·7 min·Kings Highway
6
Turn right onto SR 624
3.9 mi·6 min·Flat Iron Road
7
Continue on SR 624
14 mi·24 min·Newland Road
8
Turn right onto US 360
4.1 mi·5 min·Richmond Road
9
Turn left onto South Water Lane
0.4 mi·56 sec·South Water Lane
10
Turn right onto Wright Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Wright Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 360
1.9 mi·3 min·Tappahannock Boulevard
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17
67 mi·1 hr 33 min·US 17
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
14
Merge onto I 64
4.5 mi·5 min·I 64
15
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.
16
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.
17
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Southerland Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Colonial Beach, VA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 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 25 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 18m
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 Colonial Beach, 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 Colonial Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 112.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Colonial Beach, 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 US 17 for about 67.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Colonial Beach, VA
· 1h 28m 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 112.4
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Was...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.58 one way
$35.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.22
$38.44
premium
$4.70
$20.80
$41.61
diesel
$5.61
$24.82
$49.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.7
0
$11.80
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.74
$7.19
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Colonial Beach, VA
Late night
in Colonial Beach on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Late night
in East Hampton on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Warsaw, VA
56 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
10 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
2h 47m 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 Colonial Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Newland Road, James Monroe Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Colonial Beach, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (SR 624 / Flat Iron Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles (South Water Lane): Navigation decision point; at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Colonial Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument, George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
