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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Pearisburg, VA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

308.9 mi

497 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 51m ★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 56m

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

Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Downtown Pearisburg, VA, VA

Pearisburg, VA

Ylanite Koppens

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Pearisburg, VA covers 308.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Mercury Boulevard, I 64 West, I 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.31 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

154.4 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 308.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Mercury Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Pearisburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Mercury Boulevard
I 64 West
I 295
I 295 North
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
VA 419
North Electric Road
Catawba Valley Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Mercury Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · East Mercury Boulevard
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond

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

Keep slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min
5

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

0.5 mi · 32 sec · I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 295 North: Washington
7

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 64 West: Charlottesville
9

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64 West: Charlottesville
10

Keep slight left

50 mi · 55 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

0.2 mi · 25 sec · VA 419: Salem, New Castle
12

Keep slight left

253 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn left onto North Electric Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Electric Road
14

Continue on North Electric Road

108 ft · 2 sec · North Electric Road
15

Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

9.0 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
16

Turn left onto Newport Road

7.7 mi · 12 min · Newport Road
17

Continue on Mount Tabor Road

9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
18

Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
19

Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

3.4 mi · 4 min · Pandapas Pond Road
20

Continue on Virginia Avenue

13 mi · 17 min · Virginia Avenue
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 460 Business
22

Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · Wenonah Avenue
23

Turn right onto Montgomery Street

328 ft · 14 sec · Montgomery Street
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

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 68 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.4 miles or 3h 2m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearisburg, 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 308.9 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.4 mi from East Hampton, VA · 3h 2m into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrisonburg, VA

154 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

Richmond, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrisonburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pearisburg, VA

The final approach into Pearisburg, 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 Pearisburg, VA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.31 one way

$96.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $52.82 $105.63
premium $4.70 $57.17 $114.34
diesel $5.61 $68.20 $136.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.7 1 $32.43 $14.83
Efficient EV 77.2 0 $27.03 $12.36
EV Truck/SUV 123.6 1 $43.25 $19.77

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pearisburg, VA

Evening in Pearisburg on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Pearisburg, VA covers 308.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mercury Boulevard, I 64 West, I 295. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.4 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 $48.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Pearisburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Pearisburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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