Origin
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, VA to Norfolk, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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
Norfolk, VA
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Trip Overview
East Hampton, VA to Norfolk, VA is 15.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Hampton Roads Beltway and Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, connecting two nearby cities. Expect a local drive with a fair number of turns as you navigate between these communities. It's a straightforward connection, perfect for a day trip or an easy relocation between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Granby Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Monticello Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saint Pauls Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southerland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southerland Drive
2
Turn right onto US 258
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Woodland Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Woodland Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on VA 143
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Settlers Landing Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto I 64; US 60
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
8
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
9
Continue on I 64; US 60
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 276
Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 460
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Granby Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 460
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Church Street
14
Turn right onto US 460
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
East City Hall Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard
Turn right onto US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Woodland Road
Turn right onto Woodland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge onto I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
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 276
Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
9
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Cr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Norfolk, VA
Late night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 mph
1% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be on major interstates for any significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on the Hampton Roads Beltway. As you progress, you'll transition from the beltway onto local roads like Granby Street, requiring your attention for frequent turns and navigation. The drive is more about city navigation than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Hampton Roads Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in near US 258 / East Mercury Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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 1 miles (Woodland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 5.2 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. 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 Norfolk, 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 1 miles (Woodland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Norfolk, 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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