The drive from East Hampton, VA to Bassett, VA covers 255.6 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Highway 58, Philpott Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.97 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
127.8 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 255.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Bassett, VA covers 255.6 miles and takes about 5h 30m, 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 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 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 78.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 255.6 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 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South, I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
8
78.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
134.6 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
8
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
5
160.6 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Turn straight onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: So...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Hampton, VA and Bassett, VA, road signs point toward Chase City, Danville and Martinsville.
Chase City
134.6 mi in|~2h 47m
Danville
160.6 mi in|~3h 21m|via US 58
Martinsville
211.5 mi in|~4h 29m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi
1h
Highway 58
37.7 mi
48m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
US 58
15.6 mi
20m
James River Drive
14.6 mi
19m
Danville Expressway
13.9 mi
16m
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi
15m
Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 55.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Bassett, VA.
1
Start on Southerland Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Southerland Drive
2
Turn left onto US 258
7.8 mi·14 min·East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi·6 min·James River Bridge
4
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi·3 min·Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 258; VA 32
2.9 mi·4 min·Brewers Neck Boulevard
6
Merge onto US 258; VA 10
12 mi·15 min·Benns Church Boulevard
7
Continue on VA 10
9.9 mi·11 min·Colonial Trail East
8
Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Rolfe Highway
9
Turn right onto VA 10
13 mi·15 min·Colonial Trail West
10
Continue on VA 10
15 mi·19 min·James River Drive
11
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.2 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
12
Turn left onto VA 156 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
13
Continue on VA 36
0.4 mi·26 sec·Oaklawn Boulevard
14
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Woodlawn Street
15
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 36
4.3 mi·5 min·East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: DurhamUse the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 12BToward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase CityUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft·9 sec
Exit 12BToward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
22
Turn right onto US 58
503 ft·12 sec·East Atlantic Street
23
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
24
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 1
25
Continue on US 58
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
26
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi·5 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, DanvilleUse the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
29
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
30
Continue on US 58; US 360
3.1 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
31
Take the ramp onto US 58
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
32
Merge onto US 29; US 58
14 mi·16 min·Danville Expressway
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 58
15 mi·20 min·US 58
34
Continue on US 58 BUS
3.6 mi·5 min·A L Philpott Highway
Toward US 58 West: Business, Martinsville
35
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
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
116 ft·4 sec·Fairy Street
38
Turn left onto VA 457
2.3 mi·3 min·Commonwealth Boulevard East
39
Turn right onto US 220 BUS
4.1 mi·6 min·Virginia Avenue
40
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi·1 min·Fairy Stone Park Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on VA 57
2.1 mi·3 min·Fairystone Park Highway
42
Continue on VA 57
0.2 mi·18 sec·Fairystone Parkway
43
Turn right onto County Road 673
111 ft·9 sec·County Road 673
44
Turn left onto SR 673
265 ft·11 sec·Sunset Drive
45
Arrive at destination
SR 673
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 127.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 56 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.8 miles or 2h 39m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bassett, 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 255.6 miles and 5h 30m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.8 mi from East Hampton, VA
· 2h 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 127.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bassett, VA
The final approach into Bassett, 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 Bassett, 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.
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
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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...
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
$15
near mile 35.3
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 255.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.97 one way
$79.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$43.70
$87.41
premium
$4.70
$47.31
$94.61
diesel
$5.61
$56.43
$112.87
Estimated Tolls: $3.91
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(55.8 mi)$3.91
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
$40
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 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
76.7
0
$26.84
$12.27
Efficient EV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.22
EV Truck/SUV
102.2
1
$35.78
$16.36
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
Afternoon
in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bassett, VA
Afternoon
in Bassett on Friday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
128 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 30m 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 Bassett, VA covers 255.6 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Highway 58, Philpott Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.8 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 $39.97 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 255.6 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 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Hampton, VA and Bassett, VA, road signs point toward Chase City, Danville and Martinsville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument, Petersburg National Battlefield and Colonial National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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.
