Origin
Stanleytown, VA
Morning in Stanleytown on Friday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanleytown, 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
5h 25m
Distance
253.2 mi
408 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanleytown, VA
Valeriia Miller
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Stanleytown, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 253.2 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairy Stone Park Highway, North Virginia Avenue, Commonwealth Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.59 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
126.6 miles from Stanleytown, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 253.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 25m drive with frequent turns across 253.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairy Stone Park Highway 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 25m 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 Stanleytown, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairy Stone Park Highway | — | — |
| North Virginia Avenue | — | — |
| Commonwealth Boulevard | — | — |
| Commonwealth Boulevard East | — | — |
| Fairy Street | — | — |
| Hooker Street | — | — |
| East Church Street | — | — |
| A L Philpott Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fairy Stone Park Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanleytown, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Fairystone Park Highway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fairystone Park Highway
2
Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
3
Continue on North Virginia Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Virginia Avenue
4
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Boulevard
5
Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
6
Turn right onto Fairy Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fairy Street
7
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hooker Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
9
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
10
Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Martinsville Highway
11
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58 East
12
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
13
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
14
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
15
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
16
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
17
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
18
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
19
Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
20
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
21
Continue on East Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
22
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
23
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
24
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
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 301 South: Wythe Street
26
Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Wythe Street
27
Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Washington Street
28
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
29
Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
30
Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
31
Continue on James River Drive
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
32
Continue on Colonial Trail West
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
34
Take the exit right
148 ft
·
6 sec
35
Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
36
Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
37
Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
38
Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
39
Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
James River Bridge
40
Continue on Mercury Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Mercury Boulevard
41
Continue on West Mercury Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Mercury Boulevard
42
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southerland Drive
43
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 126.6 miles from Stanleytown, VA, or about 2h 42m 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 56 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 42m 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 27m
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 Stanleytown, 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 Stanleytown, VA
This is one driving day of about 253.2 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Stanleytown, 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 126.6 mi from Stanleytown, VA · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.6 miles from Stanleytown, 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
$39.59 one way
$79.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.29 | $86.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.86 | $93.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.90 | $111.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76 | 0 | $26.59 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Morning in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
127 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
31 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 25m 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 Stanleytown, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 253.2 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairy Stone Park Highway, North Virginia Avenue, Commonwealth Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.6 miles from Stanleytown, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.59 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 25m 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 Stanleytown, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stanleytown, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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