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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

177.1 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 36m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 41m

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

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Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Downtown Amherst, VA, VA

Amherst, VA

Photography Maghradze PH

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Anderson Highway, West James Anderson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.1 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.34 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

88.5 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near I 64.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 177.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.9 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6
76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | VA 146

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Powhite Parkway
9
85.8 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midloth...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.

Midlothian

85.8 mi in | ~1h 44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 69.1 mi 1h 16m
Anderson Highway 40.8 mi 53m
West James Anderson Highway 17.1 mi 22m
Richmond Highway 14.7 mi 20m
Midlothian Turnpike 9.9 mi 16m
East James Anderson Highway 8.1 mi 9m
East Mercury Boulevard 3.7 mi 6m
Powhite Parkway 3.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Amherst, VA.

1

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto US 258

3.7 mi · 6 min · East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp onto VA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 134
Toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn straight onto VA 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
7

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

148 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
8

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North 25th Street
9

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

100 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
10

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 25th Street
11

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
12

Turn left onto South 21st Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 21st Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dock Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT

306 ft · 12 sec · South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Canal Street
16

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
17

Merge onto VA 195

2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146

1.1 mi · 1 min · VA 146
Toward Powhite Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
21

Merge onto VA 76

2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian Use the slight right lane.
25

Merge onto US 60

9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
27

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
28

Continue on US 60

17 mi · 22 min · West James Anderson Highway
29

Continue on US 60

4.1 mi · 5 min · Anderson Highway
30

Continue on US 60

15 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway
31

Turn sharp left onto SR T1112

432 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
32

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 2nd Street
33

Turn right onto Goodwin Street

146 ft · 6 sec · Goodwin Street
34

Arrive at destination

Goodwin Street

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 88.5 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 miles.

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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 49m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, 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 177.1 miles and 3h 48m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 69.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.5 mi from East Hampton, VA · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

89 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 88.5 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 miles.

Arriving in Amherst, VA

The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour $15 near mile 24.4
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 158.7
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 85.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.34 one way

$56.69 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $30.88 $61.76
premium $4.78 $33.31 $66.63
diesel $5.64 $39.35 $78.69

Estimated Tolls: $0.69

Midlothian Turnpike (9.9 mi) $0.69

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Yorktown, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Patrick Henry Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA)

Newport News, VA

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Williamsburg, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Williamsburg Premium Outlets (Williamsburg, VA)

Williamsburg, VA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Wynne Ford

Hampton, VA

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 4 Non-Networked: 4 eVgo Network: 4 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 AUTEL: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.1 0 $18.60 $8.50
Efficient EV 44.3 0 $15.50 $7.08
EV Truck/SUV 70.8 0 $24.79 $11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 hour ago

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

6:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Sunny

SE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Amherst, VA

Evening in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

6:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

89 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

11 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 48m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, West James Anderson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $28.34 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 177.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.9 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.

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