Trip from East Hampton, VA to Orange, VA

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Drive Time

Distance

152 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 49m ★

6 AM

3h 0m

8 AM

3h 23m

10 AM

3h 8m

12 PM

3h 6m

3 PM

3h 9m

5 PM

3h 22m

8 PM

2h 53m

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

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East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Orange, VA

Efnan Yılmaz

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Orange, VA covers 152 miles and takes about 3h 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 $23.77 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

76 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 152 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Orange, VA is easy. At 3h 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 Orange, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Mercury Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 64 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 15	Unavailable	Refreshing
James Madison Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martinsburg Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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 Orange, VA.

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · East Mercury Boulevard

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

Keep slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min

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

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 295 North: Washington

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

40 mi · 43 min · I 64 West: Charlottesville

Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

Turn straight onto James Madison Highway

11 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway

Continue on Martinsburg Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

Continue on South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

13 ft · the route

Exit the roundabout

8.5 mi · 12 min

Turn right onto South Madison Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South Madison Road

Turn right onto East Main Street

108 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

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 76 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 30m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange, 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 152 miles and 3h.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76 mi from East Hampton, VA · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

76 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 76 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Orange, VA

The final approach into Orange, 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 Orange, 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

$23.77 one way

$47.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$25.99	$51.98
premium	$4.70	$28.13	$56.26
diesel	$5.61	$33.56	$67.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.96	$7.30
Efficient EV	38	$13.30	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.28	$9.73

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orange, VA

Evening in Orange on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

76 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

37 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

3h 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 Orange, VA covers 152 miles and takes about 3h 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 76 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 $23.77 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.

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Orange, VA is easy. At 3h 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 Orange, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from East Hampton, VA to Orange, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.