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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

169.5 mi

273 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

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census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Fort Hunt, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Fort Hunt, VA covers 169.5 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.51 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

84.8 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 169.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.4 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near I 64.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 169.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

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 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
7
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington
7
79.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington
8
157.3 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 161 Toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon,...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Hampton, VA and Fort Hunt, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall and Lorton.

Rocky Mount

65.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Mount Vernon

157.3 mi in | ~3h

Gunston Hall

157.3 mi in | ~3h

Lorton

157.3 mi in | ~3h

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 74.4 mi 1h 23m
I 64 61.1 mi 1h 7m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 11.9 mi 12m
Richmond Highway 9.7 mi 16m
East Mercury Boulevard 3.7 mi 6m
VA 134 0.9 mi 1m
Collingwood Road 0.9 mi 2m
Parkers Lane 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 74.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Fort Hunt, VA.

1

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto US 258

3.7 mi · 6 min · East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp onto VA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 134
Toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec
Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 95

27 mi · 31 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 161 Toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on US 1

9.7 mi · 16 min · Richmond Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight

397 ft · 10 sec
16

Turn straight onto SR 626

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Sherwood Hall Lane
17

Turn right onto SR 628

0.5 mi · 1 min · Parkers Lane
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on SR 628

0.9 mi · 2 min · Collingwood Road
19

Turn right

250 ft · 20 sec
20

Turn right

220 ft · 16 sec
21

Arrive at 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 84.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.8 miles or 1h 38m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Hunt, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Hampton, 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 East Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 169.5 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 74.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.8 mi from East Hampton, VA · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Middletown, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

85 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fort Hunt, VA

The final approach into Fort Hunt, 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 Fort Hunt, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $15 near mile 23.4
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 64.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.51 one way

$53.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $28.98 $57.96
premium $4.70 $31.37 $62.74
diesel $5.61 $37.42 $74.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.9 0 $17.80 $8.14
Efficient EV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78
EV Truck/SUV 67.8 0 $23.73 $10.85

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Hunt, VA

Evening in Fort Hunt on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

85 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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 23m 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 Fort Hunt, VA covers 169.5 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 84.8 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 $26.51 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 169.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Hampton, VA and Fort Hunt, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall and Lorton.

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