Origin
Fredericksburg, VA
Evening in Fredericksburg on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
128.2 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredericksburg, VA
Kelly
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George Street, Barton Street, Hanover Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.52 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.
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 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 128.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Street 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
The drive from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanover Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Emancipation Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patriot Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
George Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Princess Anne Street
344 ft
·
16 sec
·
Princess Anne Street
2
Turn right onto George Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
George Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Barton Street
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
Barton Street
4
Turn right onto George Street
331 ft
·
9 sec
·
George Street
5
Continue on Hanover Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hanover Street
6
Turn right onto High Street
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
High Street
7
Turn left onto William Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
William Street
8
Continue on William Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
William Street
9
Take the exit right toward US 1 South, Massaponax
348 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 1 South, Massaponax
10
Turn sharp right onto Emancipation Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Emancipation Highway
11
Continue on Patriot Highway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Patriot Highway
12
Continue on Patriot Highway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Patriot Highway
13
Turn left onto I 95 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 95 South
14
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
16
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
18
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
21
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southerland Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Fredericksburg, VA, or about 1h 16m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m
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 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Fredericksburg, VA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 64.1 miles from Fredericksburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.52 one way
$41.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.35 | $44.71 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.12 | $48.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
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, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Evening in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
64 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
2 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
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 George Street, Barton Street, Hanover Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $20.52 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.
The drive from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fredericksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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