Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

30.8 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pacific Avenue, 22nd Street, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

15.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pacific Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pacific Avenue	—	—
22nd Street	—	—
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway	—	—
I 64 West	—	—
Hampton Roads Beltway	—	—
US 60	—	—
Settlers Landing Road	—	—
Woodland Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pacific Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 25th Street

121 ft · 8 sec · 25th Street

2

Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue

3

Turn right onto 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · 22nd Street

4

Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

5

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway

6

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway

7

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond

8

Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

16 mi · 22 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University

0.2 mi · 37 sec · US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University

10

Turn right onto Settlers Landing Road

417 ft · 12 sec · Settlers Landing Road

11

Continue on Woodland Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Woodland Road

12

Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Mercury Boulevard

13

Turn left onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Southerland Drive

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 15.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 23m 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 30.8 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.4 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Virginia Beach, VA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Virginia Beach, VA

This is one driving day of about 30.8 miles and 46m.

At 30.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.4 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norfolk, VA

15 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

Hampton, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norfolk, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Hampton, VA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Hampton, VA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.82 one way

$9.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$5.27	$10.53
premium	$4.70	$5.70	$11.40
diesel	$5.61	$6.80	$13.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.2	$3.23	$1.48
Efficient EV	7.7	$2.70	$1.23
EV Truck/SUV	12.3	$4.31	$1.97

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Virginia Beach, VA

Evening in Virginia Beach on Wednesday

Local time

5:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

5:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

46m 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 Virginia Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pacific Avenue, 22nd Street, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Virginia Beach, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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