Origin
East Hampton, VA
Evening in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Shawsville, VA
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
279.2 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Shawsville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
Spanning 279.2 miles across Virginia, this trip from East Hampton to Shawsville is a straightforward journey typically taking about 5 hours and 15 minutes. Because the route is primarily highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $45 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an efficient way to transit between these two locations. The path keeps you within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel environment throughout the trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this itinerary provides a reliable, no-nonsense path across the state.
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
139.6 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
With 86% of the journey spent on highways, you should prepare for a consistent interstate experience rather than a winding rural tour. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-64, I-81, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 181.4 miles on I-64, which dictates the steady, highway-heavy pace of your day behind the wheel. Expect the road to maintain a fast, efficient flow as you transition between these major arteries. Overall, the drive feels like a focused transit route designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely backroad meandering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 181.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. 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 13 significant decision points across 279.2 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / 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
6
90.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 53A
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
6
90.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Shawsville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.
Rocky Mount
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 181.4 mi | 3h 18m |
| I 81 | 59.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| West Main Street | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| VA 134 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dow Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southerland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 181.4 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Shawsville, 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 none 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 none / 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 none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 53A
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
9
Merge onto I 64
120 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
59 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 647: Dixie Caverns
12
Turn left onto SR 647
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dow Hollow Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; US 460
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto SR 637
403 ft
·
17 sec
·
Alleghany Spring Road
15
Arrive at destination
SR 637
Trip Plan
To keep your drive manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the 5-hour journey. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion on the major interstates. Since you are spending nearly the entire trip on high-speed roads, monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the longest 181.4-mile stretch of I-64 to avoid unnecessary detours. Because this route is easily tackled in one day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic reports. Keep your focus on the merging lanes, as the highway-heavy nature of this trip requires constant awareness of surrounding high-speed traffic.
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 139.6 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.4 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 139.6 miles or 2h 38m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawsville, 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 279.2 miles and 5h 15m.
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 181.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.6 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.6 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.4 miles.
Arriving in Shawsville, VA
The final approach into Shawsville, 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 Shawsville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.68 one way
$89.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $48.68 | $97.37 |
| premium | $4.78 | $52.52 | $105.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.03 | $124.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.32 | $13.40 |
| Efficient EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.43 | $11.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.09 | $17.87 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Shawsville, VA
Evening in Shawsville on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
20 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
5h 15m 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 Shawsville, VA covers 279.2 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 81, Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 139.6 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 $44.68 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 279.2 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.
On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Shawsville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.
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