Trip from Lynchburg, VA to East Hampton, VA

Drive Time

Distance

190.5 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 48m ★

6 AM

4h 1m

8 AM

4h 27m

10 AM

4h 10m

12 PM

4h 7m

3 PM

4h 11m

5 PM

4h 25m

8 PM

3h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lynchburg, VA

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East Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

Traveling the 190.5 miles from Lynchburg to East Hampton is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 4 hours to complete. Since the entire route stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires only one planned stop. You can expect to spend roughly $30 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for a quick getaway. Because the duration is manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. The mix of roads ensures you spend time on both major interstates and secondary highways, providing a balanced experience behind the wheel.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

95.3 miles from Lynchburg, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, with roughly 60% of your time spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of I-64, Anderson Highway, and VA-24, which creates a blend of high-speed cruising and more localized travel. The most significant portion of the drive is a 72-mile stretch on I-64, where you can maintain a steady pace for a good portion of the trip. As you transition between the interstate and the state roads, the rhythm of the drive shifts from heavy-traffic segments to quieter, more controlled environments. Expect a varied experience that keeps you attentive while moving you efficiently toward your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 72 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 112.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 190.5 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 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

112.5 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...

113.5 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...

113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 51m 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...

186.2 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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 Along This Route

Between Lynchburg, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Appomattox

19.7 mi in | ~29m | via VA 24

Charlottesville

112.5 mi in | ~2h 28m

Norfolk

112.5 mi in | ~2h 28m

Richmond International Airport

112.5 mi in | ~2h 28m

Virginia Beach

113.5 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	72 mi	1h 20m
Anderson Highway	36.7 mi	48m
VA 24	18.9 mi	21m
Richmond Highway	16.4 mi	21m
Powhite Parkway	11.5 mi	15m
East James Anderson Highway	8.1 mi	9m
West James Anderson Highway	7.7 mi	9m
Old Hundred Road	5.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 72 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and East Hampton, VA.

Start on 10th Street

221 ft · 13 sec · 10th Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Washington Street

Continue on Concord Turnpike

2.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 29; US 460

16 mi · 21 min · Richmond Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · VA 24

Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

Turn slight left onto VA 24

19 mi · 21 min · VA 24

Continue on US 60

7.7 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

Turn right onto SR 652

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto SR 652

147 ft · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

Continue on SR 652

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on VA 76

9.7 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

72 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto VA 134

0.2 mi · 28 sec · VA 134

Exit 263 Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134

4.2 mi · 7 min · VA 134

Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive

Arrive at destination

Southerland Drive

Trip Plan

Planning your departure for early morning or mid-day is your best strategy to keep the 4-hour drive stress-free. Since you only have one designated stop, use that time effectively to stretch and refuel rather than rushing through the break. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is approximately $30, so it is wise to monitor your gauge during the 72-mile stretch on I-64 where options may be more spaced out. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule based on traffic flow or personal preference. Always double-check your route on VA-24 and Anderson Highway, as these secondary roads may require more concentration compared to the interstate portions.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.3 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.3 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA

This is one driving day of about 190.5 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lynchburg, 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 72 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.3 mi from Lynchburg, VA · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

95 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Lynchburg, 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 72 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.49 one way

$60.98 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$33.22	$66.44
premium	$4.78	$35.83	$71.67
diesel	$5.64	$42.32	$84.65

Estimated Tolls: $0.32

Concord Turnpike (2.9 mi) $0.20

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.2	$20.00	$9.14
Efficient EV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62
EV Truck/SUV	76.2	$26.67	$12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lynchburg, VA

Evening in Lynchburg on Sunday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

95 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lynchburg, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 190.5 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, VA 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.3 miles from Lynchburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Lynchburg, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Lynchburg, VA to East Hampton, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in East Hampton, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lynchburg, VA

East Hampton, VA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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