Origin
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Bensley, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Mercury Boulevard, I 64 West, I 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 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.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m 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 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 79.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Mercury Boulevard 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA is easy. At 1h 36m 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 East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mercury Boulevard | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| I 295 | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
| US 60 | — | — |
| US 60 East | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| VA 895 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Mercury Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Bensley, VA.
1
Start on Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southerland Drive
2
Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
4
Keep slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South
11
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
13
Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Pocahontas Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 301 North: Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 1 North, US 301 North: Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond
15
Turn straight onto Route 1
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Route 1
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
17
Turn left
210 ft
·
18 sec
18
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 48m 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensley, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Hampton, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Hampton, VA
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from East Hampton, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from East Hampton, VA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bensley, VA
The final approach into Bensley, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Bensley, VA
Late night in Bensley on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Williamsburg, VA
40 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
3 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
1h 36m 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 East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mercury Boulevard, I 64 West, I 295. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from East Hampton, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.45 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.
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA is easy. At 1h 36m 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 East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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