Trip from East Hampton, VA to Tappahannock, VA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, Tidewater Trail, Hampton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from East Hampton, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from East Hampton, VA to Tappahannock, VA?

The route from East Hampton, VA to Tappahannock, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

78.2 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Tappahannock, VA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on George Washington Memorial Highway, Tidewater Trail, Hampton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.23 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.

Midpoint

39.1 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 78.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

George Washington Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near North Armistead Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (North Armistead Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Hampton Roads Center Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

3 mi into trip | ~5m in | North Armistead Avenue

Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | Hampton Roads Center Parkway

Turn left onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

11.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3

11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 17 / George Washington Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 17 / George Washington Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway	36.5 mi	52m
Tidewater Trail	29.9 mi	39m
Hampton Highway	3.8 mi	5m
East Mercury Boulevard	2.8 mi	5m
Neil Armstrong Parkway	2.6 mi	3m
North Armistead Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Hampton Roads Center Parkway	0.6 mi	<1m
Southerland Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: George Washington Memorial Highway — 36.5 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive

2

Turn left onto US 258

2.8 mi · 5 min · East Mercury Boulevard

3

Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue

4

Turn left onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Hampton Roads Center Parkway

Use the left lane.

5

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 21 sec

6

Keep slight right at fork

424 ft · 11 sec

7

Turn straight onto VA 134

2.6 mi · 3 min · Neil Armstrong Parkway

8

Continue on VA 134

3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Highway

9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

10

Merge onto US 17

37 mi · 52 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

11

Continue on US 17; VA 33

30 mi · 39 min · Tidewater Trail

12

Arrive at destination

1 ft · 0 sec · US 17; US 360

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 39.1 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 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 17 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.1 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tappahannock, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from East Hampton, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on George Washington Memorial Highway for about 36.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.1 mi from East Hampton, VA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodstock, VA

39 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

Gloucester Point, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tappahannock, VA

The final approach into Tappahannock, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Java Jacks Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tappahannock, Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18044435225

Visit website

To-Do-Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tappahannock, Virginia

0.4 mi

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Yorktown, Virginia

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Sweet Tooth Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gloucester, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.5

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18048249898

Visit website

Doodles Donuts and Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hayes, Virginia

0.2 mi

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yorktown, Virginia

2 mi

Java Jacks Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Tappahannock, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18044435225

Visit website

To-Do-Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Tappahannock, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18044432002

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 16.8

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17573271001

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 11.2

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17578679004

Visit website

Jones Soul Food Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.2

Tappahannock, Virginia

Asia Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Tappahannock, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18044459991

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17573695533

Visit website

Big Oak Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.9

Urbanna, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18047582130

Visit website

Sweet Tooth Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.5

Gloucester, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18048249898

Visit website

Doodles Donuts and Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 27.9

Hayes, Virginia

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+18046993735

Visit website

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.4

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17578723020

Visit website

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.6

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.6

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.2

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.6

Hampton, Virginia

+18333994638

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

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

Riverwalk Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 22.4

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17578905900

Visit website

Yorktown Victory Monument

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.4

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17578982410

Visit website

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.4

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17572534838

Visit website

Yorktown Battlefield

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22.4

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17578982410

Visit website

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 5.6

Hampton, Virginia

+17578254657

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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

Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact

View on nps.gov

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $15 near mile 18.9

View on nps.gov

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Was...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 78.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.23 one way

$24.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$13.37	$26.74
premium	$4.70	$14.47	$28.95
diesel	$5.61	$17.27	$34.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Newport News, Virginia

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Newport News, Virginia

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Newport News, Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Newport News, Virginia

EVgo

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Hampton, Virginia

EVgo

1 DCFC

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Hampton, Virginia

InCharge

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Hampton, Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 EVgo: 2 InCharge: 2 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.5	$8.21	$3.75
Efficient EV	19.6	$6.84	$3.13
EV Truck/SUV	31.3	$10.95	$5.00

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 16, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tappahannock, VA

Evening in Tappahannock on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

1 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

1h 51m 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 Tappahannock, VA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, Tidewater Trail, Hampton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.1 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 $12.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (North Armistead Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Hampton Roads Center Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from East Hampton, VA to Tappahannock, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Tappahannock, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tappahannock, VA

Nearby Places

Java Jacks Cafe

Sweet Tooth Cafe

Java Jacks Cafe

To-Do-Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Jones Soul Food Cafe

Asia Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Big Oak Cafe

Sweet Tooth Cafe

Doodles Donuts and Cafe

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Mill Point Park

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

Riverwalk Landing

Yorktown Victory Monument

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Yorktown Battlefield

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Monroe National Monument

Colonial National Historical Park

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Hampton, VA

Tappahannock, VA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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