Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Woodstock, VA
Bárbara Oliveira
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, Twiggs Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near Hampton Roads Center Parkway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Hampton Roads Center Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.1 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Shore Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 20.5 mi | 31m |
| John Clayton Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Twiggs Ferry Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Hampton Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Neil Armstrong Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Windsor Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Buckley Hall Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Woodstock, VA.
Start on Southerland Drive
Turn left onto US 258
Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
Turn left onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway
Turn slight right
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto VA 134
Continue on VA 134
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14
Turn left onto VA 3
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198
Turn left onto VA 3
At end of road, turn left onto VA 3; VA 33
Turn left onto SR 707
Turn left onto SR 629
Turn left onto SR 690
Turn left onto Poplar Drive
Turn right onto Hickory Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Shore Drive
Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from East Hampton, VA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Woodstock, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Woodstock on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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