Origin
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Gloucester Courthouse, 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
55m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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
Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
East Hampton, VA to Gloucester Courthouse, VA is 34.2 miles and takes about 55m via George Washington Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Virginia, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a fairly direct path that predominantly utilizes major local roads. With its short distance and reasonable duration, this trip is perfect for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 20.5 mi | 31m |
| Hampton Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Neil Armstrong Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US 17 BUS | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Armistead Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hampton Roads Center Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Botetourt Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 20.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Gloucester Courthouse, VA.
1
Start on Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southerland Drive
2
Turn left onto US 258
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
4
Turn left onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hampton Roads Center Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
424 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn straight onto VA 134
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Neil Armstrong Parkway
8
Continue on VA 134
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Hampton Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge onto US 17
21 mi
·
31 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 17 BUS
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 17 BUS
13
Turn left onto SR 1014
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Botetourt Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
SR 1014
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from East Hampton, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Hampton Roads Center Parkway
Turn left onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 17 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
SR 1014 / Botetourt Avenue
Turn left onto SR 1014 / Botetourt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Late night in Gloucester Courthouse on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 8 mph
6% chance
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
6 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
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 characterized by frequent turns, offering a "turn-heavy local drive" experience. Only about 14% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest stretch without a turn or significant change in direction is 20.5 miles along George Washington Memorial Highway. You'll likely encounter a mix of suburban and more rural road conditions as you transition from the East Hampton area towards Gloucester Courthouse.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on George Washington Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near Hampton Roads Center Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Hampton Roads Center Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. 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 Gloucester Courthouse, 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 4.2 miles (Hampton Roads Center Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Gloucester Courthouse, 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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