Trip from East Hampton, VA to Gordonsville, VA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James Madison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 71.4 miles from East Hampton, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

142.8 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Gordonsville, VA covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 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, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James Madison Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.33 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

71.4 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 142.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.3 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 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 101.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 142.8 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 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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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.

8

65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

7

66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington

7

131 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

7

131.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

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 Gordonsville, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Palmyra.

Rocky Mount

65.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Palmyra

131 mi in | ~2h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	101.3 mi	1h 50m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.6 mi	24m
James Madison Highway	10.8 mi	15m
East Mercury Boulevard	3.7 mi	6m
VA 134	0.9 mi	1m
Martinsburg Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
South Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Southerland Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

9

Merge onto I 64

40 mi · 43 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville Use the slight right lane.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra Use the slight right lane.

11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

12

Turn straight onto US 15

11 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway

13

Continue on US 15; US 33

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

14

Continue on US 15; US 33

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South Main Street

15

Turn left onto West King Street

45 ft · 2 sec · West King Street

16

Arrive at destination

West King Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.4 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gordonsville, 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 142.8 miles and 2h 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 101.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.4 mi from East Hampton, VA · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

71 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 71.4 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 101.3 miles.

Arriving in Gordonsville, VA

The final approach into Gordonsville, 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 Gordonsville, VA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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 ~5 min detour $15 near mile 24.6

Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues

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

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...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 64

View on nps.gov

Shenandoah National Park

National Park

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $30 near mile 142.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.33 one way

$44.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$24.42	$48.83
premium	$4.70	$26.43	$52.86
diesel	$5.61	$31.53	$63.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.8	$14.99	$6.85
Efficient EV	35.7	$12.50	$5.71
EV Truck/SUV	57.1	$19.99	$9.14

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 day ago

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Night in East Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gordonsville, VA

Night in Gordonsville on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

71 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

12 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

2h 46m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Gordonsville, VA covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James Madison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.4 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 $22.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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 11 significant decision points across 142.8 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 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between East Hampton, VA and Gordonsville, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Palmyra.