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Trip from Berryville, VA to East Hampton, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
202.8 mi
326 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berryville, VA
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East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
This 202.8-mile drive from Berryville, VA, to East Hampton, VA, is designed for a single day, taking about 4 hours and 17 minutes. With 72% highway driving, it's a straightforward journey primarily utilizing US 17 and I 64, with a stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, making it an economical option for a day trip. This route focuses on efficient travel through the Southeast region, connecting two points within Virginia. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours, allowing you to reach your destination comfortably within daylight hours.
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
101.4 miles from Berryville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 80 mi | 1h 38m |
| I 64 | 61.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 13 mi | 14m |
| James Madison Highway | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Winchester Road | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| John Singleton Mosby Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Eastern Bypass | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| VA 134 | 4.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 80 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
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3 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
172 ft
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20 sec
3
Turn left onto US 340
0.8 mi
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2 min
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North Buckmarsh Street
4
Continue on US 340
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Lord Fairfax Highway
5
Turn left onto VA 255
140 ft
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3 sec
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Bishop Meade Highway
6
Continue on VA 255
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Bishop Meade Road
7
Continue on VA 255
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Bishop Meade Highway
8
At end of road, turn left onto VA 255
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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Bishop Meade Road
9
Continue on VA 255
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Bishop Meade Road
10
Turn left onto US 17; US 50
6.5 mi
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9 min
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John Singleton Mosby Highway
11
Turn right onto US 17
7.8 mi
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13 min
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Winchester Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17; VA 55
5.0 mi
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5 min
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US 17; VA 55
Toward I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 17
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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US 17
Toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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US 17
15
Merge onto US 17
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Winchester Road
16
Continue on US 17
6.5 mi
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8 min
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James Madison Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Eastern Bypass
Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29
5.1 mi
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7 min
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James Madison Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
27 mi
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39 min
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US 17
Toward US 17 South
20
Take the exit onto US 17
48 mi
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53 min
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US 17
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
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14 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 64
61 mi
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1 hr 7 min
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I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto VA 134
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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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.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 134
4.2 mi
·
7 min
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VA 134
Toward US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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Southerland Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 17-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, so you can leave Berryville at your leisure. Factor in the $32 fuel cost when budgeting for your journey. While only one planned stop is suggested by the data, you may want to take breaks as needed, especially during the 80-mile stretch on US 17. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as longer stretches between services can occur on highways. Arriving in East Hampton, VA, should be manageable without needing an overnight stay, giving you flexibility with your departure time.
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 101.4 miles from Berryville, VA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 miles.
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 45 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 2h 20m 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 33m
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 Berryville, 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 Berryville, VA
This is one driving day of about 202.8 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Berryville, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Berryville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Virginia Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North
0.2 mi from route
Ladysmith Safety Rest Area south
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 21.7 and 198.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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21.7 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 17; VA 55
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17; VA 55 toward I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Mars...
8
120.6 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
135.5 mi into trip
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~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
198.2 mi into trip
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~4h 8m in
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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
198.4 mi into trip
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~4h 8m in
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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
$31.71 one way
$63.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.78 | $89.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.39 | $12.98 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Berryville, VA
Late night in Berryville on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 17m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
$15
near mile 181.8
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 202.8
View on nps.gov
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 7
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
$20
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 139.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 72% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 80 miles on US 17, offering a good opportunity to make steady progress. While much of the drive will feel like a typical interstate experience, the transition between US 17 and I 64 will mark a change in road character. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway adds another segment to this varied, yet largely efficient, road network. This drive prioritizes forward momentum over winding scenic byways.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in near US 17; VA 55.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 202.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (US 17; VA 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berryville, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Fredericksburg, Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Fredericksburg
21.7 mi in
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~36m
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via US 17; VA 55
Norfolk
120.6 mi in
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~2h 41m
Va Beach
120.6 mi in
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~2h 41m
Virginia Beach
135.5 mi in
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~2h 57m
About the Cities
Starting in Berryville, VA
Full guide →Berryville is located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 202.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Hampton, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (US 17; VA 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at East Hampton, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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