Origin
Strasburg, VA
Afternoon in Strasburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strasburg, VA to East Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
208.3 mi
335 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strasburg, VA
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East Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Strasburg, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 208.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Valley Pike, I 66 East, US 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.57 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
104.2 miles from Strasburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 208.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Valley Pike 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 4h 12m 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 Strasburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Valley Pike | — | — |
| I 66 East | — | — |
| US 17 | — | — |
| Winchester Road | — | — |
| James Madison Highway | — | — |
| Eastern Bypass | — | — |
| US 17 South | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Valley Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on North Massanutten Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Massanutten Street
2
Continue on Old Valley Pike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Valley Pike
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
6
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
8
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winchester Road
10
Continue on James Madison Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
James Madison Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Bypass
12
Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
James Madison Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
27 mi
·
39 min
·
US 17 South
14
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
48 mi
·
53 min
·
I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
16
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
18
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
21
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southerland Drive
22
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 104.2 miles from Strasburg, VA, or about 2h 6m 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
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 Strasburg, 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 Strasburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 208.3 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Strasburg, 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 104.2 mi from Strasburg, VA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.2 miles from Strasburg, 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
$32.57 one way
$65.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $35.62 | $71.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.99 | $91.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.87 | $10.00 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Woodbridge, VA
104 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
5 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
4h 12m 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 Strasburg, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 208.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Valley Pike, I 66 East, US 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.2 miles from Strasburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.57 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 4h 12m 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 Strasburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Strasburg, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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