Origin
Courtland, VA
Afternoon in Courtland on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Courtland, VA to East Hampton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Courtland, VA
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East Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
Courtland, VA to East Hampton, VA is 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m via Southampton Parkway and Hampton Roads Beltway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. It's a practical route for getting between these two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Parkway | 37.2 mi | 49m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| West Military Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jerusalem Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rip Rap Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 37.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Courtland, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 58 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 58 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerusalem Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 58 BUS
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Bridge Road
4
Continue on US 58 BUS
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Bridge Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 58 BUS
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 58 BUS
6
Continue on US 58 BUS
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 58 BUS
7
Merge onto US 58
37 mi
·
49 min
·
Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
10
Merge onto I 664
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
12
Continue on I 664
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Rip Rap Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rip Rap Road
17
Turn left onto North King Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North King Street
18
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Turn straight onto US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southerland Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Courtland, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 58 BUS
Enter roundabout onto US 58 BUS
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 58 / Southampton Parkway
Merge onto US 58 / Southampton Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
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 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
7
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:41 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
8 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
1h 29m 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?
This route features a 57% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like the Southampton Parkway and the Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.2 miles on the Southampton Parkway. The drive is characterized as a mixed profile, suggesting transitions between more open highway sections and potentially some more localized driving as you approach your destination. You'll navigate through the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel as part of the journey.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on Southampton Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near US 58 BUS.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.3 miles (US 58 BUS): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (US 58 / Southampton Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Courtland, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hampton and Virginia Beach.
Hampton
42.3 mi in
|
~57m
Virginia Beach
61.4 mi in
|
~1h 21m
|
via Hampton Roads Beltway
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on Southampton Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 2.3 miles (US 58 BUS): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (US 58 / Southampton Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 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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