Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
406.4 mi
654 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Photo: Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Honaker, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 406.4 miles and takes about 7h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hayters Gap Road, Lindell Road, Hillman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.04 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.2 miles from Honaker, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 48m drive with frequent turns across 406.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Honaker, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hayters Gap Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lindell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenbrook Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Honaker, VA and East Hampton, VA.
Start on Redbud Highway
Turn right
Turn left onto Hayters Gap Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayters Gap Road
Keep slight right to continue on Lindell Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillman Highway
Turn right onto Glenbrook Avenue
Take the ramp sharp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 89 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.2 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Honaker, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Honaker, VA
This is one driving day of about 406.4 miles and 7h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 203.2 mi from Honaker, VA · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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.
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 203.2 miles from Honaker, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$65.04 one way
$130.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $70.86 | $141.73 |
| premium | $4.78 | $76.45 | $152.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.29 | $180.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.9 | 1 | $42.67 | $19.51 |
| Efficient EV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.56 | $16.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.6 | 2 | $56.90 | $26.01 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Honaker on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
90°F
Winston-Salem, NC
203 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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