Origin
East Hampton, VA
Morning in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Newport News, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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
Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between East Hampton and Newport News, this 10.4-mile trip is an effortless commute. Expect a brief 17-minute drive that fits perfectly into a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. You will primarily navigate via I-64, East Mercury Boulevard, and VA-134 as you travel through the Southeast region of Virginia. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than enough for this short haul. Whether you are running errands or headed to a meeting, the simplicity of this route makes it a straightforward choice for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| VA 134 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Diligence Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southerland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thimble Shoals Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Newport News, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
9
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
10
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
11
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard
Turn left onto US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VA 134
Take the ramp onto VA 134 toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, R...
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 balanced experience on this 10.4-mile journey, which features a 50% highway share. You will spend a portion of your time on I-64, where the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 4.3 miles, before transitioning onto local roads like East Mercury Boulevard and VA-134. This mix creates a shift from the faster, controlled pace of the interstate to the more controlled environment of surface streets. You should find the drive manageable and predictable, as the road character transitions smoothly from regional highway transit to local city navigation.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard.
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 10.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (VA 134): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Newport News, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via VA 134
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 4.3 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 Newport News, 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 0.2 miles (US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (VA 134): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Newport News, 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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