Origin
East Hampton, VA
Night in East Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Stanley, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
195.2 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
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
Stanley, VA
Big Bag Films
Trip Overview
The drive from East Hampton, VA to Stanley, VA covers 195.2 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 $30.52 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
97.6 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 195.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Stanley, 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 | — | — |
| US 15 | — | — |
| James Madison Highway | — | — |
| Martinsburg Avenue | — | — |
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 Stanley, 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
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64 West: Charlottesville
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
12
Turn straight onto James Madison Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
James Madison Highway
13
Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martinsburg Avenue
14
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Spotswood Trail
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Spotswood Trail
19
Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Spotswood Trail
20
Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanardsville By-Pass
21
Continue on Spotswood Trail
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Spotswood Trail
22
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
23
Keep slight right
364 ft
·
12 sec
24
Continue on South Stuart Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stuart Avenue
25
Continue on North East Side Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North East Side Highway
26
Continue on South Third Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Third Street
27
Continue on 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
3rd Street
28
Continue on 4th Street
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
4th Street
29
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
7 min
30
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 97.6 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 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 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 2h 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanley, 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 195.2 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 97.6 mi from East Hampton, VA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.6 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stanley, VA
The final approach into Stanley, 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 Stanley, 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
$30.52 one way
$61.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.38 | $66.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Stanley, VA
Night in Stanley on Wednesday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
4 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
4h 1m 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 Stanley, VA covers 195.2 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 97.6 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 $30.52 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Hampton, VA to Stanley, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hampton, VA to Stanley, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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