Origin
Hopewell, VA
Late night in Hopewell on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, VA to East Hampton, VA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, VA
Eric Joseph
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Hopewell, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on James River Drive, Colonial Trail West, Old Stage Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on James River Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.2 miles from Hopewell, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 70.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James River Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 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 29.8 miles in near VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles (VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.8 miles (US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
29.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway
Navigation decision point
3
30.9 mi into trip
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~39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
52.8 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
55.7 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Carrollton Boulevard
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Carrollton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
70.2 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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Southerland Drive
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James River Drive | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Colonial Trail West | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Old Stage Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Colonial Trail East | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| James River Bridge | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| West Mercury Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Mercury Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
James River Drive
— 14.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on VA 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Randolph Road
2
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
3
Continue on VA 10
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
4
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
5
Take the exit
149 ft
·
6 sec
6
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
7
Continue on VA 10
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Brewers Neck Boulevard
9
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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James River Bridge
11
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
3.7 mi
·
7 min
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Mercury Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 258
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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West Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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Southerland Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
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 35.2 miles from Hopewell, VA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 70.4 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.2 miles or 44m 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 16m
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 Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, VA
This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopewell, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on James River Drive for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Hopewell, VA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Hopewell, 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
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in East Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
35 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
12 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
1h 35m 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 Hopewell, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James River Drive, Colonial Trail West, Old Stage Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Hopewell, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles (VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.8 miles (US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hopewell, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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