Origin
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Gretna, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
216.8 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m
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
Gretna, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Gretna, VA covers 216.8 miles and takes about 4h 41m 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, VA 33 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.90 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
108.4 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 216.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m 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 41m drive with frequent turns across 216.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 41m 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 Gretna, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mercury Boulevard | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| VA 33 West | — | — |
| Nine Mile Road | — | — |
| North 25th Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| South 21st Street | — | — |
| Dock 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 Gretna, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6
Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 25th Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 25th Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 25th Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 25th Street
11
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 21st Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dock Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 14th Street
15
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Canal Street
16
Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
VA 195 Toll West
17
Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
19
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
21
Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Powhite Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
23
Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
25
Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Midlothian Turnpike
26
Continue on Anderson Highway
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Anderson Highway
27
Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East James Anderson Highway
28
Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
29
Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Rush Highway
30
Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Courthouse Road
31
Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 460 West, VA 24 West
32
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Richmond Highway
33
Turn left onto Village Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Highway
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Village Highway
35
Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
9.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Village Highway
36
Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi
·
7 min
37
Turn left onto Wards Road
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Wards Road
38
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 Business South: Gretna
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 29 Business South: Gretna
39
Turn left onto Northside Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northside Drive
40
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 108.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 20m 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 48 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.4 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gretna, 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.
+
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 216.8 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 108.4 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gretna, VA
The final approach into Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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
$33.90 one way
$67.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.87 | $95.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.76 | $10.41 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.35 | $13.88 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Gretna, VA
Late night in Gretna on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
31 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 41m 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 Gretna, VA covers 216.8 miles and takes about 4h 41m 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, VA 33 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.4 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 $33.90 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 41m 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 Gretna, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Gretna, 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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