Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
214.3 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Photo: Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Danville, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Patton Street, River Street, South Boston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.30 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
107.2 miles from Danville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 214.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 34m 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 Danville, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Philpott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Tuck Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, VA and East Hampton, VA.
Start on South Ridge Street
Turn left onto Patton Street
Turn right onto River Street
Continue on South Boston Road
Continue on South Boston Highway
Continue on Philpott Road
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
Continue on Highway 1
Continue on South Hill Bypass
Continue on East Atlantic Street
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
Continue on East Washington Street
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
Turn right onto East Randolph Road
Continue on James River Drive
Continue on Colonial Trail West
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
Continue on Old Stage Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
Continue on James River Bridge
Continue on Mercury Boulevard
Continue on West Mercury Boulevard
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 17m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Danville, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Danville, VA
This is one driving day of about 214.3 miles and 4h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Danville, VA · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Danville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.30 one way
$68.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.50 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Danville on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in East Hampton on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
107 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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