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Trip from Woodstock, VA to East Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

53.2 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

Downtown Woodstock, VA, VA

Woodstock, VA

Bárbara Oliveira

Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodstock, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, General Puller Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway 21.6 mi 33m
John Clayton Memorial Highway 6.4 mi 8m
General Puller Highway 5.9 mi 8m
I 64 4.5 mi 5m
VA 134 4.4 mi 8m
Windsor Road 2.1 mi 2m
Buckley Hall Road 1.6 mi 2m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: George Washington Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lakeside Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive
2

Turn right onto Shore Drive

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Shore Drive
3

Turn straight onto Plum Drive

219 ft · 10 sec · Plum Drive
4

Turn right onto Hickory Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hickory Drive
5

At end of road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Poplar Drive
6

Turn right onto SR 690

1.2 mi · 4 min · Coachpoint Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 629

0.8 mi · 2 min · Stormont Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto SR 707

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Grafton Church Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 33

5.9 mi · 8 min · General Puller Highway
10

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198

1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road
11

Turn left onto VA 3

2.1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
12

Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14

6.4 mi · 8 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway
13

Turn left onto US 17 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Turn left onto US 17

11 mi · 16 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
15

Continue on US 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · Coleman Bridge
16

Continue on US 17

11 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 17

0.8 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
19

Merge onto I 64

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 64
20

Take the exit onto VA 134

0.2 mi · 28 sec · VA 134
Exit 263 Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134

4.2 mi · 7 min · VA 134
Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right onto Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Southerland Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Gloucester Courthouse, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

27 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

Gloucester Courthouse, VA to East Hampton, VA

34.7 mi · 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gloucester Point, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Woodstock, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Poplar Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

Navigation decision point

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | VA 3; VA 33 / General Puller Highway

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 33 / General Puller Highway

Navigation decision point

5
9.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road

Navigation decision point

8
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | VA 134

Take the exit onto VA 134 toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 263 Toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South...
8
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | VA 134

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134 toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boul...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.32 one way

$16.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.10 $18.19
premium $4.70 $9.85 $19.69
diesel $5.61 $11.75 $23.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13
EV Truck/SUV 21.3 0 $7.45 $3.40

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Woodstock, VA

Afternoon in Woodstock on Saturday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, VA

Afternoon in East Hampton on Saturday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

3 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

1h 27m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

53.2 mi in 1h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on George Washington Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Poplar Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Poplar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (VA 3; VA 33 / General Puller Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Woodstock, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Coliseum.

Norfolk

43.7 mi in | ~1h 12m

Coliseum

48.6 mi in | ~1h 18m | via VA 134

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Poplar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (VA 3; VA 33 / General Puller Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Hampton, VA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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