Trip from Ferrum, VA to East Hampton, VA

Drive Time

5h 38m

Distance

259.5 mi

418 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 25m ★

6 AM

5h 38m

8 AM

6h 5m

10 AM

5h 47m

12 PM

5h 45m

3 PM

5h 49m

5 PM

6h 3m

8 PM

5h 30m

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

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Ferrum, VA

Serhii Barkanov

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Ferrum, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Anderson Highway, Lynchburg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.53 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

129.8 miles from Ferrum, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Ferrum, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 38 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 72 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 181.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 259.5 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 181.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

181.5 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...

182.5 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...

182.7 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

254.9 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | VA 134

Take the exit onto VA 134 toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

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 263 Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South...

255.2 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | VA 134

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134 toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boul...

Towns Along This Route

Between Ferrum, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Appomattox

88.7 mi in | ~2h 7m | via VA 24

Charlottesville

181.5 mi in | ~4h 6m

Norfolk

181.5 mi in | ~4h 6m

Richmond International Airport

181.5 mi in | ~4h 6m

Virginia Beach

182.5 mi in | ~4h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	72 mi	1h 20m
Anderson Highway	36.7 mi	48m
Lynchburg Highway	28.8 mi	37m
VA 122	25.6 mi	34m
VA 24	18.9 mi	21m
Moneta Road	15.9 mi	23m
Powhite Parkway	11.5 mi	15m
Franklin Street	9.8 mi	17m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 72 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on VA 40

9.3 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

At end of road, turn left onto VA 40

344 ft · 7 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto VA 40

155 ft · 7 sec · College Street

Turn left onto VA 40

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Franklin Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 220 BUS; VA 40

184 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto VA 40

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pell Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto VA 40

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Pell Avenue

Continue on VA 40

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

Turn left onto VA 122

11 mi · 16 min · VA 122

Enter roundabout onto VA 122

54 ft · 0 sec · Booker T Washington Highway

Continue on VA 122

5.6 mi · 8 min · Booker T Washington Highway

Continue on VA 122

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Halesford Bridge

Continue on VA 122

16 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road

Continue on VA 122

0.6 mi · 1 min · Burks Hill Road

Take the ramp onto VA 122

14 mi · 18 min · VA 122

Toward US 460 East, VA 122 North

Continue on US 460

29 mi · 37 min · Lynchburg Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · VA 24

Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

Turn slight left onto VA 24

19 mi · 21 min · VA 24

Continue on US 60

7.7 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

Turn right onto SR 652

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto SR 652

147 ft · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

Continue on SR 652

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on VA 76

9.7 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

72 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto VA 134

0.2 mi · 28 sec · VA 134

Exit 263 Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134

4.2 mi · 7 min · VA 134

Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive

Arrive at destination

Southerland Drive

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 129.8 miles from Ferrum, VA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.8 miles or 2h 56m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ferrum, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ferrum, VA

This is one driving day of about 259.5 miles and 5h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ferrum, 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 72 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.8 mi from Ferrum, VA · 2h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

130 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

Oakland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.8 miles from Ferrum, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72 miles.

Arriving in East Hampton, VA

The final approach into East Hampton, 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 East Hampton, VA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 89.5

View on nps.gov

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 26.8

View on nps.gov

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 near mile 259.5

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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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $15 near mile 232.7

View on nps.gov

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 170

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.53 one way

$83.06 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$45.25	$90.50
premium	$4.78	$48.81	$97.63
diesel	$5.64	$57.65	$115.30

Estimated Tolls: $0.21

Old Franklin Turnpike (1.3 mi) $0.09

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.9	0	$27.25	$12.46
Efficient EV	64.9	0	$22.71	$10.38
EV Truck/SUV	103.8	1	$36.33	$16.61

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ferrum, VA

Evening in Ferrum on Sunday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

130 mi in

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

5h 38m 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 Ferrum, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, Lynchburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.8 miles from Ferrum, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.53 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.

Between Ferrum, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Ferrum, VA to East Hampton, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in East Hampton, VA

National Parks Near This Route

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Booker T Washington National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

Colonial National Historical Park

Petersburg National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ferrum, VA

East Hampton, VA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 38m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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