Origin
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Thursday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Brookneal, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h
Distance
183.5 mi
295 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Brookneal, VA covers 183.5 miles and takes about 4h 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 $28.70 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
91.7 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 183.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Brookneal, 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 Brookneal, 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
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Pocahontas Parkway
14
Continue on Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Chippenham Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
16
Continue on Hull Street Road
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Hull Street Road
17
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
18
Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
20
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
21
Keep straight to continue on Farmville Highway
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farmville Highway
22
Turn straight onto Four Locust Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Four Locust Highway
23
Continue on Four Locusts Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Four Locusts Highway
24
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
25
Turn left onto Merry Oaks Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Merry Oaks Drive
26
Continue on Highway Fifty Nine
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway Fifty Nine
27
Continue on Gethsemane Church Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gethsemane Church Avenue
28
Turn right onto Drakes Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Drakes Main Street
29
Continue on Tollhouse Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tollhouse Highway
30
Continue on Legrande Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Legrande Avenue
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto David Bruce Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
David Bruce Avenue
32
Continue on David Bruce Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
David Bruce Highway
33
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
34
Continue on Phenix Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Phenix Main Street
35
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
36
Continue on Wickliffe Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wickliffe Road
37
Continue on Wickliffe Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickliffe Avenue
38
Continue on Lynchburg Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lynchburg Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
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 91.7 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookneal, 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.
+
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 East Hampton, VA
This is one driving day of about 183.5 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from East Hampton, 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 91.7 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookneal, VA
The final approach into Brookneal, 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 Brookneal, 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
$28.70 one way
$57.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.51 | $81.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.27 | $8.81 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.69 | $11.74 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Brookneal, VA
Late night in Brookneal on Thursday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Brookneal, VA covers 183.5 miles and takes about 4h 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 91.7 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 $28.70 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Brookneal, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Brookneal, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Explore more options from East Hampton, VA or browse trips ending in Brookneal, VA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VA road trips.
Explore maps for East Hampton, VA or Brookneal, VA on MapSof.net.