Origin
Loch Lomond, VA
Afternoon in Loch Lomond on Friday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
169.1 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loch Lomond, VA
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East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Loch Lomond, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amherst Drive, Lomond Drive, Victoria Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.44 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
84.6 miles from Loch Lomond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 169.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 169.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Loch Lomond, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Loch Lomond, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Drive | — | — |
| Lomond Drive | — | — |
| Victoria Street | — | — |
| Plantation Lane | — | — |
| Sudley Road | — | — |
| Grant Avenue | — | — |
| Dumfries Road | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Loch Lomond, VA and East Hampton, VA.
Start on Arlington Avenue
Turn left onto Amherst Drive
Turn right onto Lomond Drive
Turn left onto Victoria Street
Turn left onto Plantation Lane
Turn left onto Sudley Road
Turn slight right onto Grant Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue
Continue on Dumfries Road
Turn left
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Merge slight right onto 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
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.
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 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.6 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Loch Lomond, 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 Loch Lomond, VA
This is one driving day of about 169.1 miles and 3h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.6 mi from Loch Lomond, VA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Loch Lomond, 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
$26.44 one way
$52.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.91 | $57.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.30 | $62.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.34 | $74.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.76 | $8.12 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Loch Lomond on Friday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
53°F
Ashland, VA
85 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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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