Origin
Dumfries, VA
Late night in Dumfries on Thursday
Local time
1:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
149.2 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dumfries, VA
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East Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Dumfries to East Hampton, you are looking at a 149.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 52 minutes. This route stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, making it a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-95, I-64, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, the drive is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the trip is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns or your own schedule.
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
74.6 miles from Dumfries, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.3 miles on I-95. The transition between these high-speed interstates and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway shifts the driving experience from a standard interstate grind to a more varied road profile. Expect the character of the road to change as you move off the main arteries toward your destination. It is a straightforward trip that rewards steady driving rather than technical maneuvering.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Richmond Highway | — | — |
| Joplin Road | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| US 258 South | — | — |
| US 258 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumfries, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Liberty Lane
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
Liberty Lane
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Richmond Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Highway
4
Turn right onto Joplin Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Joplin Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
6
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
7
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
9
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
11
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
12
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
13
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
14
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southerland Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this nearly three-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter congestion on I-95. Even though the route is relatively short, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially if you catch the drive during heavier traffic periods. Since you are budgeting $24 for fuel, filling up before you leave Dumfries can help you avoid potentially higher prices along the major interstate corridors. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition onto the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as road signage can change quickly. Embracing the flexibility of a single-day itinerary allows you to reach East Hampton without the stress of an overnight commitment.
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 74.6 miles from Dumfries, VA, or about 1h 26m 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 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
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 Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, VA
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Dumfries, 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 74.6 mi from Dumfries, VA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Dumfries, 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
$23.33 one way
$46.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.89 | $9.55 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Thursday
Local time
1:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Ashland, VA
75 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
4 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 52m 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 Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 149.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Richmond Highway, Joplin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Dumfries, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.33 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.
The drive from Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dumfries, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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