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Trip from East Hampton, VA to New Market, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

171.5 mi

276 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m

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 New Market, VA, VA

New Market, VA

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to New Market, VA covers 171.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 64, Dumfries Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.82 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

85.7 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 66 mi 1h 13m
I 64 61.1 mi 1h 7m
Dumfries Road 14.2 mi 20m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 11.9 mi 12m
Prince William Parkway 5.5 mi 7m
East Mercury Boulevard 3.7 mi 6m
Sudley Manor Drive 1.8 mi 3m
VA 134 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 66 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 95

19 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 152B Toward VA 234 North: Manassas Use the right lane.
14

Continue on VA 234

14 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road
15

Continue on VA 234

5.5 mi · 7 min · Prince William Parkway
16

Turn right onto SR 1566

1.8 mi · 3 min · Sudley Manor Drive
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto VA 234 BUS

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sudley Road
18

Arrive at destination

VA 234 BUS

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 85.7 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 38 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Market, 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 171.5 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 95 for about 66 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

86 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

Williamsburg, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.7 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 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 122.5

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+15409934252

Visit website

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fredericksburg, Virginia

0.5 mi

Early Bird Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Quinton, Virginia

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport News, Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.2

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 122.5

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+15409934252

Visit website

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.5

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15408917300

Visit website

Early Bird Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.2

Quinton, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18042464145

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 122.5

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+15407107025

Visit website

Juan's Mexican Cafe and Cantina

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17578775826

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17573695533

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 73.5

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18045699707

Visit website

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.7

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.7

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.5

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

Visit website

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.7

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15404264142

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

+18333994638

Visit website

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.5

Fredericksburg, VA

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+15407868344

Visit website

2 stars hotel

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 98

Ruther Glen, Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 147

Triangle, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mill Point Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17577276348

Visit website

Colonial Escape Room

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24.5

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 2–9 pm

+17576032594

Visit website

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17577270900

Visit website

Loch Ness Monster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24.5

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17572294386

Visit website

The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 147

Dumfries, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+17032212218

Visit website

Stafford Civil War Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.7

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15406584864

Visit website

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Monroe, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17576908181

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 148.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
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
79.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington
7
148.9 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward VA 234 North: Manassas

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

Use the right lane. Exit 152B Toward VA 234 North: Manassas

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.82 one way

$53.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.32 $58.65
premium $4.70 $31.74 $63.48
diesel $5.61 $37.87 $75.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $18.01 $8.23
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86
EV Truck/SUV 68.6 0 $24.01 $10.98

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Afternoon in East Hampton on Saturday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Market, VA

Afternoon in New Market on Saturday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

86 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

22 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 24m 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.

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 23.7
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
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 171.5
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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 65
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

171.5 mi in 3h 24m, mostly highway — 66 mi of that is on I 95.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 171.5 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from East Hampton, VA to New Market, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.

Rocky Mount

65.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 171.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Market, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at New Market, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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.

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