Origin
East Hampton, VA
Afternoon in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Dahlgren, 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
2h 50m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
East Hampton to Dahlgren is 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 50m via I 64, I 95, and James Madison Parkway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, connecting the Southeast region from one point to another. It's a mostly highway drive, making it an efficient option for getting from Point A to Point B. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, so expect a straightforward transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 61.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 95 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| James Madison Parkway | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| A.P. Hill Boulevard | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Rogers Clark Boulevard | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Bowling Green Bypass | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 61.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Dahlgren, VA.
1
Start on Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southerland Drive
2
Turn left onto US 258
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp onto VA 134
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 134
Toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 200
Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 North: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 295
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
2.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 43A
Toward I 95 North: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 104
Toward VA 207: Carmel Church, Bowling Green
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward SR 782 North, SR 782 South: Bowling Green, Fort Ambrose Powell Hill
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto VA 207
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Rogers Clark Boulevard
13
Continue on VA 207
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bowling Green Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 301
11 mi
·
15 min
·
A.P. Hill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 301
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 301
13 mi
·
17 min
·
James Madison Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto VA 206
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dahlgren Road
18
Turn slight right onto SR 614
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Potomac Drive
19
Turn left onto SR 604
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Twelfth Street
20
Arrive at destination
SR 604
Trip Plan
Given the drive time of under 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Aiming to depart in the morning will give you plenty of daylight and allow you to avoid any potential rush hour congestion. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure you have enough to cover this. While there's only one recommended stop, you can take advantage of the short duration by being flexible with your timing and stopping whenever you need a break.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dahlgren, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Hampton, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 East Hampton, VA
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from East Hampton, 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 I 64 for about 61.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.1 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 65.9 and 100.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
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 200
Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
7
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
7
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 43A
Toward I 95 North: Washington
8
100.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward VA 207: Carmel Church, Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 104
Toward VA 207: Carmel Church, Bowling Green
9
100.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 782 North, SR 782 South: Bowling Green, Fort Ambrose Powell Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 782 North, SR 782 South: Bowling Gree...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.49 one way
$42.98 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| premium | $4.64 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Dahlgren, VA
Afternoon in Dahlgren on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
19 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
2h 50m 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 is 67% highway, meaning a significant portion involves interstate driving. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 61.1 miles, which occurs on I 64. After the interstate sections, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect the feel of consistent cruising on major arteries for much of the drive.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65.9 miles in.
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 12 significant decision points across 139.9 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 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 East Hampton, VA and Dahlgren, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount, Bowling Green and Fort Ambrose Powell Hill.
Rocky Mount
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Bowling Green
100.2 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Fort Ambrose Powell Hill
100.4 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 139.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.1 miles on I 64. 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 Dahlgren, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dahlgren, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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