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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Rustburg, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

185.6 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 45m ★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m

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 Rustburg, VA, VA

Rustburg, VA

Vladimir Srajber

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Rustburg, VA covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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, VA 33 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.02 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

92.8 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 185.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Rustburg, VA is easy. At 3h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Mercury Boulevard
I 64 West
VA 33 West
Nine Mile Road
North 25th Street
East Main Street
South 21st Street
Dock Street

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 Rustburg, 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

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6

Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

148 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
8

Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North 25th Street
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

98 ft · 3 sec · North 25th Street
10

Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 25th Street
11

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Main Street
12

Turn left onto South 21st Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 21st Street
13

At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dock Street
14

At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

305 ft · 12 sec · South 14th Street
15

Turn left onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Canal Street
16

Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

0.1 mi · 15 sec · VA 195 Toll West
17

Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
18

Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
19

Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
20

Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
21

Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
22

Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
23

Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
24

Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
25

Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
26

Continue on Anderson Highway

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
27

Continue on East James Anderson Highway

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
28

Continue on West James Anderson Highway

7.8 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway
29

Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

8.6 mi · 9 min · Mount Rush Highway
30

Continue on Old Courthouse Road

10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
31

Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 460 West, VA 24 West
32

Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

8.6 mi · 10 min · Richmond Highway
33

Turn left onto Village Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway
34

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

112 ft · 2 sec · Village Highway
35

Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

8.4 mi · 14 min · Village Highway
36

Turn left onto Kabler Lane

23 ft · 1 sec · Kabler Lane
37

Arrive at your destination

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 92.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 58m 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 41 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.8 miles or 1h 58m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rustburg, 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 185.6 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 92.8 mi from East Hampton, VA · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, VA

93 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

East Highland Park, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rustburg, VA

The final approach into Rustburg, 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 Rustburg, 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

$29.02 one way

$58.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $31.73 $63.47
premium $4.70 $34.35 $68.70
diesel $5.61 $40.98 $81.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.7 0 $19.49 $8.91
Efficient EV 46.4 0 $16.24 $7.42
EV Truck/SUV 74.2 0 $25.98 $11.88

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Late night in East Hampton on Thursday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rustburg, VA

Late night in Rustburg on Thursday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

8 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

3h 57m 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 Rustburg, VA covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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, VA 33 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.8 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 $29.02 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Rustburg, VA is easy. At 3h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Rustburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Rustburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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