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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Lawrenceville, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

109.5 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

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Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

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town in Virginia, United States

Lawrenceville, VA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 109.5 miles across southeastern Virginia, this drive from East Hampton to Lawrenceville is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path requires sticking to local roads, specifically North Boxwood Street, East Pembroke Avenue, and North Armistead Avenue. Since both towns are situated within the Southeast region of the state, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the transit. It is a practical route for those who prefer avoiding major interstates in favor of a more direct, localized connection.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54.8 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Portsmouth Boulevard 62.1 mi 1h 21m
Hampton Roads Beltway 14.7 mi 18m
Governor Harrison Parkway 9.8 mi 13m
Pleasant Shade Drive 6.3 mi 8m
Courtland Road 5.2 mi 7m
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel 4.3 mi 5m
West Military Highway 2 mi 2m
US 58 Business 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Portsmouth Boulevard — 62.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southerland Drive

360 ft · 21 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto North Boxwood Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North Boxwood Street
3

Turn right onto VA 351

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pembroke Avenue
4

Turn right onto VA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 64 West Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 64

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
7

Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway

6.8 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 664

4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
9

Continue on I 664

7.8 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto US 13; US 58; US 460

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway
12

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

62 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 58

5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road
14

Continue on US 58

6.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
15

Continue on US 58

9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
16

Take the exit onto US 58 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 58 Business
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 Business

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 58 Business
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46

10 ft · 0 sec · West Hicks Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 58 Business; VA 46

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route without any designated stops, plan your departure time to avoid local traffic congestion that could extend your 2-hour and 28-minute travel time. Because you will be on local roads for the entire trip, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle the frequent turns required by the North Boxwood, East Pembroke, and North Armistead segments. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of scheduled stops allows you to set your own pace and take breaks whenever you feel the need. Before you pull out of East Hampton, double-check your fuel levels to ensure your $18 budget covers the full distance. A key tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation system, as the reliance on local surface streets means missing a single turn could significantly delay your arrival in Lawrenceville.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 24 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.8 miles or 1h 14m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceville, 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.

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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 East Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 109.5 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from East Hampton, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Portsmouth Boulevard for about 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown South Suffolk, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Suffolk, VA

55 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

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Suffolk, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Portsmouth Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lawrenceville, Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 109.5

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14348485136

Top Coffee Stop

StoreHouse Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.8

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+17575710042

Visit website

Gather Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chesapeake, Virginia

3 mi

Tae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 109.5

Lawrenceville, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14348485136

StoreHouse Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.8

Franklin, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+17575710042

Visit website

Gather Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.5

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 39.1

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.8

Franklin, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.6

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.6

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 93.9

Emporia, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 93.9

Emporia, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ford Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 15.6

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Victory Landing Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17578867912

Visit website

Mill Point Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17577276348

Visit website

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17577270900

Visit website

Lake Meade Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.3

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17575147250

Visit website

The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17572472360

Visit website

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Monroe, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17576908181

Visit website

Virginia War Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17572478523

Visit website

Fort Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17578867912

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Boxwood Street

Turn left onto North Boxwood Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue

Turn right onto VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 64 West
8
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | Hampton Roads Beltway

Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk

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 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suf...
8
21.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk

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 13A Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Su...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.12 one way

$34.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.72 $37.45
premium $4.70 $20.27 $40.53
diesel $5.61 $24.18 $48.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.50 $5.26
Efficient EV 27.4 0 $9.58 $4.38
EV Truck/SUV 43.8 0 $15.33 $7.01

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Afternoon in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrenceville, VA

Afternoon in Lawrenceville on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

2 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 28m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 109.5-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by constant transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. You will find that the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments as you weave through the local road network. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the focus is on maneuvering through the local infrastructure rather than cruising at highway speeds.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Portsmouth Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Boxwood Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 109.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (North Boxwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 109.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Portsmouth Boulevard. 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 Lawrenceville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Boxwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrenceville, 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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