Spanning 128.2 miles through Virginia, this route from Fredericksburg to East Hampton is an ideal one-day excursion. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes of pure driving time to complete the trip. Because the journey relies entirely on local roads like George, Barton, and Hanover Streets, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate travel. Expect to spend roughly $21 on fuel for the round trip. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to head out early and return home by evening, making it a straightforward regional connection within the Southeast.
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
64.1 miles from Fredericksburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 128.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local-road experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this 0% highway route demands your full attention as you navigate through various local corridors. The path favors technical maneuvering over raw speed, meaning your average pace will remain steady but deliberate. Because the road lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the drive feels like a series of connected local segments. It is a practical route for those who prefer avoiding heavy traffic on major interstates in favor of a more localized, hands-on driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 61.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
252 ft10 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
411 ft
Highest Point
252 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
243 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 128.2 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 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, Massaponax
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, Massaponax
8
46.1 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
61 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
123.6 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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...
8
123.8 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fredericksburg, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
46.1 mi in|~56m
Va Beach
46.1 mi in|~56m
Virginia Beach
61 mi in|~1h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
61.4 mi
1h 7m
I 95
40 mi
43m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
14m
VA 134
4.4 mi
8m
Patriot Highway
2.6 mi
5m
Emancipation Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Hanover Street
0.8 mi
2m
William Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 1 BUS; US 17 BUS; VA 2
345 ft·16 sec·Princess Anne Street
2
Turn right onto George Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·George Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Barton Street
198 ft·7 sec·Barton Street
4
Turn right onto George Street
333 ft·9 sec·George Street
5
Continue on Hanover Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Hanover Street
6
Turn right onto High Street
219 ft·11 sec·High Street
7
Turn left onto VA 3 BUS
0.1 mi·25 sec·William Street
8
Continue on VA 3
0.2 mi·32 sec·William Street
9
Take the exit
346 ft·9 sec
Toward US 1 South, Massaponax
10
Turn sharp right onto US 1
1.6 mi·2 min·Emancipation Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 1
2.2 mi·4 min·Patriot Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi·55 sec·Patriot Highway
13
Turn left
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 95
40 mi·43 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 84AToward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va BeachUse the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto I 295
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 64
61 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto VA 134
0.2 mi·28 sec·VA 134
Exit 263Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, ColiseumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134
4.2 mi·7 min·VA 134
Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, ColiseumUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Southerland Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is key, as the local nature of these roads means traffic patterns can significantly impact your 2-hour and 31-minute travel time. Since you aren't dealing with highway congestion, try to leave during off-peak hours to ensure a smoother transition through the turns on George, Barton, and Hanover Streets. With only one planned stop necessary for a 128.2-mile journey, you have plenty of freedom to pace the drive according to your own schedule. Keep your $21 fuel budget handy and ensure your vehicle is prepped for a route that prioritizes frequent turns over long, flat stretches. For the best experience, keep a close eye on your GPS, as the heavy reliance on local streets makes navigation transitions more frequent than on a typical highway route.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Fredericksburg, VA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 128.2 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Fredericksburg, 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 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Fredericksburg, VA
· 1h 17m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Fredericksburg, 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 61.4 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$15
near mile 106.1
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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 128.2
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 61.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.05 one way
$40.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$21.92
$43.84
premium
$4.70
$23.73
$47.45
diesel
$5.61
$28.30
$56.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.46
$6.15
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.22
$5.13
EV Truck/SUV
51.3
0
$17.95
$8.20
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 15, 2026
Origin
Fredericksburg, VA
Late night
in Fredericksburg on Friday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Late night
in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m 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 Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 95, 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 64.1 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.05 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 128.2 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 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fredericksburg, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 252 ft elevation with about 362 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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