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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Glasgow, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

228 mi

367 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 4m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

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

Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Downtown Glasgow, VA, VA

Glasgow, VA

Sinitta Leunen

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Glasgow, VA covers 228 miles and takes about 4h 16m 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 $35.65 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

114 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 228 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 16m 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 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 228 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 16m 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 East Hampton, VA to Glasgow, 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 North
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
US 60 East
East Midland Trail
29th Street

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 Glasgow, 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 right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 295 North: Washington
7

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 64 West: Charlottesville
9

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64 West: Charlottesville
10

Keep slight left

2.9 mi · 3 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 60 East: Buena Vista
12

Continue on East Midland Trail

3.0 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
13

Continue on 29th Street

0.6 mi · 40 sec · 29th Street
14

Take the exit right

302 ft · 8 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Beech Avenue
16

Continue on Sycamore Avenue

2.7 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue
17

Continue on Glasgow Highway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway
18

Turn right onto Rockbridge Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Rockbridge Road
19

Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Blue Ridge Road
20

Turn right onto McCulloch Street

148 ft · 9 sec · McCulloch Street
21

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
22

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 114 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 8m 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 50 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114 miles or 2h 8m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glasgow, 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 228 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 114 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h 8m into the drive

Downtown Charlottesville, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlottesville, VA

114 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

Windsor, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlottesville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glasgow, VA

The final approach into Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, 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

$35.65 one way

$71.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $38.98 $77.97
premium $4.70 $42.20 $84.40
diesel $5.61 $50.34 $100.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.4 0 $23.94 $10.94
Efficient EV 57 0 $19.95 $9.12
EV Truck/SUV 91.2 1 $31.92 $14.59

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Thursday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glasgow, VA

Evening in Glasgow on Thursday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

32 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

4h 16m 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 Glasgow, VA covers 228 miles and takes about 4h 16m 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 114 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 $35.65 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Glasgow, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Glasgow, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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