Trip from Orange, VA to East Hampton, VA

Q: How long is the trip from Orange, VA to East Hampton, VA?

The drive from Orange, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James Madison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Orange, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

152.6 mi

246 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 50m ★

6 AM

3h 1m

8 AM

3h 24m

10 AM

3h 9m

12 PM

3h 7m

3 PM

3h 10m

5 PM

3h 23m

8 PM

2h 54m

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

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Orange, VA

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East Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

This 152.6-mile drive from Orange, VA to East Hampton, VA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 1 minute to complete. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with about 70% of the journey on interstate roads, making it a straightforward travel experience. You can expect to spend around $24 on fuel for this journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stop, offering flexibility for your travel plans within the Southeast region.

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

76.3 miles from Orange, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 152.6-mile trip, with 70% of the journey on interstates. The primary roads you'll be on include I-64 and James Madison Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 101.3 miles on I-64, indicating long periods of consistent highway travel. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained roads, with the bulk of your time spent on the open highway.

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

There are about 19 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 101.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

530 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

61 ft

Total Descent

581 ft

Highest Point

530 ft

Elevation Range

520 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 15; VA 20 / Caroline Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 152.6 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 0.3 miles (US 15; VA 20 / Caroline Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 15; VA 20 / Caroline Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 15; VA 20 / Caroline Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

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 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

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

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 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

148 mi into trip | ~2h 52m 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...

148.2 mi into trip | ~2h 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Orange, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

61.2 mi in | ~1h 15m

Virginia Beach

85.3 mi in | ~1h 41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	101.3 mi	1h 50m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.9 mi	25m
James Madison Highway	18.9 mi	27m
VA 134	4.4 mi	8m
US 15	0.7 mi	1m
Caroline Street	0.4 mi	1m
Martinsburg Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
South Madison Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on VA 20 BUS

110 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 15

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Madison Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 15; VA 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · Caroline Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 15

7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway

Continue on US 15

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Gordon Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33

167 ft · 2 sec · US 15; US 33

Continue on US 15; US 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 15; US 33

Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

Continue on US 15; US 33

11 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Merge onto I 64

40 mi · 43 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 295

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this 152.6-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving early to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach East Hampton. You'll have one main stretch of over 100 miles on I-64, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. The estimated fuel cost is $24, which is quite reasonable for a single-day drive of this length, so you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling stops.

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 76.3 miles from Orange, VA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 27m

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 Orange, 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 Orange, VA

This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orange, 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 101.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.3 mi from Orange, VA · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

76 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 76.3 miles from Orange, 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 101.3 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.86 one way

$47.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$26.09	$52.18
premium	$4.70	$28.24	$56.49
diesel	$5.61	$33.69	$67.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.8	$16.02	$7.32
Efficient EV	38.2	$13.35	$6.10
EV Truck/SUV	61	$21.36	$9.77

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Orange, VA

Evening in Orange on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

76 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

37 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

3h 1m 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 Orange, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James Madison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Orange, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.86 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Orange, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 530 ft elevation with about 61 ft of total climbing.

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