Trip from East Hampton, VA to Blue Ridge, VA

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

227.6 mi

366 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 33m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 56m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 12m

8 PM

4h 38m

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

Blue Ridge, VA

Ken Jacobsen

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Blue Ridge, VA covers 227.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m 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, Richmond 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 $36.42 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

113.8 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Blue Ridge, VA covers 227.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m, 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 36 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 22 significant decision points across 227.6 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 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 22 key points

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 Blue Ridge, 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	36.7 mi	48m
Richmond Highway	28.9 mi	35m
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike	16 mi	20m
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike	14.6 mi	18m
Old Courthouse Road	10 mi	11m
Midlothian Turnpike	9.9 mi	16m
Mount Rush Highway	8.6 mi	9m

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 Blue Ridge, VA.

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive

Turn left onto US 258

3.7 mi · 6 min · East Mercury Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp onto VA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 134

Toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

148 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North 25th Street

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

100 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 25th Street

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto South 21st Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 21st Street

At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dock Street

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

306 ft · 12 sec · South 14th Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Canal Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward VA 195 Toll West

Merge onto VA 195

2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

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

Merge onto VA 76

2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

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

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road

Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

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

Merge onto US 60

9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

7.8 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway

Turn slight left onto VA 24

8.6 mi · 9 min · Mount Rush Highway

Continue on VA 24

10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 29 sec · VA 24

Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

Merge onto US 460; VA 24

29 mi · 35 min · Richmond Highway

Continue on US 460

16 mi · 20 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 221; US 460

15 mi · 18 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

Continue on US 221; US 460

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Blue Ridge Boulevard

Arrive at destination

US 221; US 460

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 113.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 25m 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 113.8 miles or 2h 25m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Ridge, 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 227.6 miles and 4h 46m.

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 113.8 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

114 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 113.8 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 Blue Ridge, VA

The final approach into Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge, 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.

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 164.8

View on nps.gov

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $15 near mile 23.5

View on nps.gov

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

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 219.8

View on nps.gov

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 ~54 min detour Free near mile 86.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.42 one way

$72.85 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$39.69	$79.37
premium	$4.78	$42.81	$85.63
diesel	$5.64	$50.56	$101.13

Estimated Tolls: $2.83

East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (16 mi) $1.12

West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (14.6 mi) $1.02

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

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.3	0	$23.90	$10.92
Efficient EV	56.9	0	$19.92	$9.10
EV Truck/SUV	91	1	$31.86	$14.57

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Night in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue Ridge, VA

Night in Blue Ridge on Sunday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

114 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

1 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

4h 46m 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 Blue Ridge, VA covers 227.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, Richmond Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.8 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 $36.42 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.

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

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