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Trip from Patrick Springs, VA to East Hampton, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

270 mi

435 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

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

Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Patrick Springs, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 270 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spring Road, Jeb Stuart Highway, A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

135 miles from Patrick Springs, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 43m drive with frequent turns across 270 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Patrick Springs, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spring Road
Jeb Stuart Highway
A
US 58 East
William F Stone Highway
South Boston Road
South Boston Highway
Philpott Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Spring Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dogwood Road

102 ft · 9 sec · Dogwood Road
2

Turn left onto Spring Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spring Road
3

Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway

10 mi · 13 min · Jeb Stuart Highway
4

Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway

8.4 mi · 11 min · A. L. Philpott Highway
5

Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 220 South

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 58 East, US 220 South
6

Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

9.4 mi · 10 min · William F Stone Highway
7

Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville

15 mi · 19 min · US 58 East: Danville
8

Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

14 mi · 17 min · US 58 East
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
10

Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
11

Continue on South Boston Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
12

Continue on Philpott Road

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road
13

Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

19 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
14

Continue on Clarksville Bypass

3.6 mi · 4 min · Clarksville Bypass
15

Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

19 mi · 24 min · Clarksville Bypass
16

Continue on Highway 1

3.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
17

Continue on South Hill Bypass

3.3 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass
18

Continue on East Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street
19

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 40 sec
20

Merge slight left

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
22

Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 301 South: Wythe Street
23

Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

0.6 mi · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
24

Continue on East Washington Street

3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
25

Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
26

Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

2.2 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
27

Turn right onto East Randolph Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
28

Continue on James River Drive

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
29

Continue on Colonial Trail West

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
30

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
31

Take the exit right

148 ft · 6 sec
32

Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
33

Continue on Old Stage Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway
34

Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
35

Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
36

Continue on James River Bridge

4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
37

Continue on Mercury Boulevard

3.7 mi · 7 min · Mercury Boulevard
38

Continue on West Mercury Boulevard

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Mercury Boulevard
39

Turn right onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
40

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 135 miles from Patrick Springs, VA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

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 59 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135 miles or 2h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

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 Patrick Springs, 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 Patrick Springs, VA

This is one driving day of about 270 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Patrick Springs, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135 mi from Patrick Springs, VA · 2h 51m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrenceville, VA

135 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.

Popular next leg

Lawrenceville, VA to East Hampton, VA

110.6 mi · 2h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Eden, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrenceville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135 miles from Patrick Springs, 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

$42.22 one way

$84.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $46.17 $92.33
premium $4.70 $49.97 $99.94
diesel $5.61 $59.61 $119.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81 0 $28.35 $12.96
Efficient EV 67.5 0 $23.63 $10.80
EV Truck/SUV 108 1 $37.80 $17.28

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Patrick Springs, VA

Night in Patrick Springs on Wednesday

Local time

11:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Night in East Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

11:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Lawrenceville, VA

135 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

6 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

5h 43m 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 Patrick Springs, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 270 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Road, Jeb Stuart Highway, A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135 miles from Patrick Springs, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.22 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Patrick Springs, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Patrick Springs, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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