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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Patrick Springs, VA

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

Drive Time

5h 44m

Distance

270.7 mi

436 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m

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

Sarah O'Shea

Downtown Patrick Springs, VA, VA

Patrick Springs, VA

Laura Tancredi

Trip Overview

This 270.7-mile drive from East Hampton, VA, to Patrick Springs, VA, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 44 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and US 58 (also known as Highway 58), with 57% of the journey on highways. Expect a mixed driving profile that should be manageable within a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $42. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between these Virginia locales. It's a practical option for a focused journey, requiring just one planned stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

135.4 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 55.8 mi 1h
US 58 44.7 mi 57m
Highway 58 37.7 mi 48m
Philpott Road 19.7 mi 25m
James River Drive 14.6 mi 19m
Danville Expressway 13.9 mi 16m
Colonial Trail West 13.3 mi 15m
Benns Church Boulevard 12.1 mi 15m
Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 55.8 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southerland Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto US 258

7.8 mi · 14 min · East Mercury Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32

4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
4

Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto US 258; VA 32

2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
6

Merge onto US 258; VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Benns Church Boulevard
7

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
8

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
9

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
10

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
11

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
12

Turn left onto VA 156 Business

1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
13

Continue on VA 36

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
14

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
15

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
16

Continue on VA 36

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham Use the slight left lane.
19

Merge onto I 85

56 mi · 1 hr · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

252 ft · 9 sec
Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
22

Turn right onto US 58

503 ft · 12 sec · East Atlantic Street
23

Continue on US 58

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass
24

Continue on US 1; US 58

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
25

Continue on US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
26

Turn straight onto US 58

4.0 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 58; VA 49

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
Use the left lane.
28

Continue on US 58; US 360

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road
29

Continue on US 58; US 360

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
30

Continue on US 58; US 360

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
31

Take the ramp onto US 58

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
32

Merge onto US 29; US 58

14 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
33

Keep slight left at fork onto US 58

15 mi · 20 min · US 58
34

Take the exit onto US 58

10 mi · 12 min · US 58
Toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
35

Take the exit onto US 58

19 mi · 24 min · US 58
Toward US 58 West: Stuart
36

Turn right onto SR 692

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spring Road
37

Turn right onto SR 694

100 ft · 2 sec · Dogwood Road
38

Arrive at destination

SR 694

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 270.7-mile trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic, especially around the Richmond area. With a 5 hour and 44-minute estimated drive time, this is comfortably a one-day excursion. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, perhaps around the halfway point or near Richmond. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto longer stretches of US 58 where services might be less frequent than on the Turnpike. The flexibility of a single-day drive allows you to adjust your pace as needed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 60 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.4 miles or 2h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patrick Springs, 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 270.7 miles and 5h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 55.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrenceville, VA

135 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

Waverly, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrenceville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.4 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

NuVegan Cafe Petersburg

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Petersburg, Virginia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18045045580

Kahill's Restaurant and pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hill, Virginia

2.5 mi

Rinkeydink Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Petersburg, Virginia

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

CooL BeanZ Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Petersburg, Virginia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18045908876

Visit website

NuVegan Cafe Petersburg

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18045045580

Kahill's Restaurant and pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 135.4

South Hill, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14344476941

Visit website

Rinkeydink Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–8:45 pm

+18048610230

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 77.4

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18048949500

Visit website

CooL BeanZ Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18045908876

Visit website

Ordnance Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.4

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 77.4

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 135.4

La Crosse, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

+18333994638

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 77.4

Hopewell, Virginia

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Historic Old Towne Petersburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 77.4

Petersburg, Virginia

Visit website

The Exchange Building and Petersburg Visitors Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 77.4

Petersburg, Virginia

+18048359630

Isle of Wight County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.3

Smithfield, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17573561223

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 78.2 and 160.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 85 South, I 95 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
8
78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

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 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
8
134.9 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
5
160.6 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | US 58 / Clarksville Bypass

Turn straight onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: So...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.33 one way

$84.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $46.29 $92.57
premium $4.70 $50.10 $100.20
diesel $5.61 $59.77 $119.53

Estimated Tolls: $3.91

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (55.8 mi) $3.91

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.2 1 $28.42 $12.99
Efficient EV 67.7 0 $23.69 $10.83
EV Truck/SUV 108.3 1 $37.90 $17.32

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 17, 2026

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Late night in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

SW 9 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Patrick Springs, VA

Late night in Patrick Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Lawrenceville, VA

135 mi in

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

18 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

5h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 84
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $15 near mile 28
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The personality of this drive is a blend of highway efficiency and more traditional road travel. With 57% of the route on highways, you'll experience periods of faster transit, punctuated by stretches on US 58. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 55.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, offering a sustained period of highway driving. As you progress, the character shifts, moving from the Turnpike to the more varied terrain and traffic patterns of US 58. This mixed profile means you'll encounter different driving conditions throughout the 5-hour-plus journey.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78.2 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 19 significant decision points across 270.7 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 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Patrick Springs, VA, road signs point toward Chase City, Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.

Chase City

134.6 mi in | ~2h 47m

Danville

160.6 mi in | ~3h 21m | via US 58

Martinsville

211.5 mi in | ~4h 29m | via US 58

Roanoke

240.9 mi in | ~5h 6m | via US 58

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 270.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.91 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Patrick Springs, 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 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Patrick Springs, VA before the return drive.

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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