Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
279.3 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Shawsville, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 279.3 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alleghany Spring Road, Roanoke Road, Dow Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.56 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
139.7 miles from Shawsville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 279.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghany Spring Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roanoke Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dow Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 258 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 258 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Shawsville, VA and East Hampton, VA.
Start on Alleghany Spring Road
Continue on Alleghany Spring Road
Turn left onto Roanoke Road
Turn left onto Dow Hollow Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Continue on 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.7 miles or 2h 37m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Shawsville, 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 Shawsville, VA
This is one driving day of about 279.3 miles and 5h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.7 mi from Shawsville, VA · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 139.7 miles from Shawsville, 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
$43.56 one way
$87.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $48.70 | $97.40 |
| premium | $4.78 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $61.84 | $123.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.33 | $13.41 |
| Efficient EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.44 | $11.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.10 | $17.88 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Shawsville on Saturday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Hampton on Saturday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Poolesville, MD
140 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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