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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Stanleytown, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

253.7 mi

408 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 13m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m

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 Stanleytown, VA, VA

Stanleytown, VA

Valeriia Miller

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Stanleytown, VA covers 253.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m 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, James River Bridge, Carrollton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.67 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

126.8 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 253.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m 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 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 253.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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 5h 26m 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 Stanleytown, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Mercury Boulevard
James River Bridge
Carrollton Boulevard
Brewers Neck Boulevard
Benns Church Boulevard
Colonial Trail East
Rolfe Highway
Colonial Trail West

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 Stanleytown, VA.

1

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

7.8 mi · 14 min · East Mercury Boulevard
3

Continue on James River Bridge

4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
4

Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
6

Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard

12 mi · 15 min · Benns Church Boulevard
7

Continue on Colonial Trail East

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
8

Turn left onto Rolfe Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
9

Turn right onto Colonial Trail West

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
10

Continue on James River Drive

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
11

Continue on East Randolph Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
12

Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive

1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
13

Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
14

Continue on Woodlawn Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
15

Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
16

Continue on East Washington Street

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
17

Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 85 South, I 95 South
18

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
19

Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

56 mi · 1 hr · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
20

Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
21

Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

253 ft · 9 sec · US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
22

Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

502 ft · 13 sec · East Atlantic Street
23

Continue on South Hill Bypass

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass
24

Continue on Highway 1

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
25

Continue on Highway 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
26

Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

4.0 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
27

Continue on Highway 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
28

Continue on Philpott Road

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road
29

Continue on South Boston Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
30

Continue on South Boston Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
31

Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
32

Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

14 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
33

Keep slight left

15 mi · 20 min
34

Continue on A L Philpott Highway

3.6 mi · 5 min · A L Philpott Highway
35

Continue on East Church Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Church Street
36

Turn right onto Hooker Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Hooker Street
37

Turn right onto Fairy Street

115 ft · 4 sec · Fairy Street
38

Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East

2.3 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East
39

Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

4.1 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue
40

Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
41

Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Fairystone Park Highway
42

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 126.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 43m 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 56 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 126.8 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanleytown, 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 253.7 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 126.8 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h 43m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrenceville, VA

127 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

Waverly, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrenceville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stanleytown, VA

The final approach into Stanleytown, 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 Stanleytown, 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

$39.67 one way

$79.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $43.38 $86.76
premium $4.70 $46.95 $93.91
diesel $5.61 $56.01 $112.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.1 0 $26.64 $12.18
Efficient EV 63.4 0 $22.20 $10.15
EV Truck/SUV 101.5 1 $35.52 $16.24

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 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

Morning in East Hampton on Friday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stanleytown, VA

Morning in Stanleytown on Friday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Lawrenceville, VA

127 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

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

5h 26m 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 Stanleytown, VA covers 253.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Carrollton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 126.8 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 $39.67 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 5h 26m 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 Stanleytown, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from East Hampton, VA to Stanleytown, 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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