Origin
Norfolk, VA
Afternoon in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, VA to East Hampton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, VA
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East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hampton Roads Beltway, Tidewater Drive, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 16.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hampton Roads Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (VA 337 / Tidewater Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 337: Tidewater Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VA 337: Tidewater Drive
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 337 / Tidewater Drive
Merge onto VA 337 / Tidewater Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge onto I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University
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 267
Toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton Un...
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
VA 143 / Settlers Landing Road
Turn right onto VA 143 / Settlers Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Norfolk, VA to East Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hampton University along the way.
Hampton University
15.1 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Tidewater Drive | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East City Hall Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woodland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southerland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 60 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on East City Hall Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward VA 337: Tidewater Drive
3
Merge onto VA 337
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tidewater Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 64
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
7
Continue on I 64; US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
8
Take the exit onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 60
Exit 267
Toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto VA 143
418 ft
·
12 sec
·
Settlers Landing Road
10
Continue on Woodland Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Woodland Road
11
Turn left onto US 258
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southerland Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 Norfolk, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hampton Roads Beltway, Tidewater Drive, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Norfolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (VA 337 / Tidewater Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Norfolk, VA to East Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hampton University along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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