East Hampton, VA to Rocky Mount, VA is 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 19m via I 64 and Anderson Highway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip will take you across Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The drive offers a mixed experience, so expect some interstate cruising along with stretches on more local highways. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a good option if you're looking for a straightforward journey without needing to stop overnight.
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
123.4 miles from East Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
69.1 mi
1h 16m
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi
48m
Richmond Highway
28.9 mi
35m
Booker T Washington Highway
17.1 mi
24m
Moneta Road
15.9 mi
23m
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
13.9 mi
18m
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi
11m
Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Rocky Mount, 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
69 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 193AToward VA 33 West: Nine Mile RoadUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto VA 33
1.0 mi·1 min·Nine Mile Road
7
Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street
148 ft·2 sec·North 25th Street
8
Continue on North 25th Street
0.5 mi·48 sec·North 25th Street
9
Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street
100 ft·2 sec·North 25th Street
10
Continue on North 25th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 25th Street
11
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi·29 sec·East Main Street
12
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·South 21st Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Dock Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT
306 ft·12 sec·South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East Canal Street
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
17
Merge onto VA 195
2.5 mi·3 min·Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146
1.1 mi·1 min·VA 146
Toward Powhite ParkwayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto VA 76
1.0 mi·1 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
1.0 mi·1 min·E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
21
Merge onto VA 76
2.5 mi·3 min·Powhite Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward US 60: Midlothian TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, MidlothianUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto US 60
9.9 mi·16 min·Midlothian Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 60
37 mi·48 min·Anderson Highway
27
Continue on US 60
8.1 mi·9 min·East James Anderson Highway
28
Continue on US 60
7.8 mi·9 min·West James Anderson Highway
29
Turn slight left onto VA 24
8.6 mi·9 min·Mount Rush Highway
30
Continue on VA 24
10 mi·11 min·Old Courthouse Road
31
Take the exit onto VA 24
0.2 mi·29 sec·VA 24
Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
32
Merge onto US 460; VA 24
29 mi·35 min·Richmond Highway
33
Continue on US 460
14 mi·18 min·East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
34
Take the exit onto VA 122
0.2 mi·31 sec·VA 122
Toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North
35
Turn left onto VA 122
0.7 mi·1 min·Burks Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Continue on VA 122
16 mi·23 min·Moneta Road
37
Continue on VA 122
0.2 mi·19 sec·Halesford Bridge
38
Continue on VA 122
5.6 mi·8 min·Booker T Washington Highway
39
Enter roundabout onto VA 122
176 ft·2 sec·Booker T Washington Highway
40
Continue on VA 122
11 mi·16 min·Booker T Washington Highway
41
Turn right onto VA 40
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Franklin Turnpike
42
Continue on VA 40
0.1 mi·18 sec·Pell Avenue
43
Turn slight right onto VA 40
0.7 mi·1 min·VA 40
44
At end of road, turn right onto US 220 BUS; VA 40
184 ft·9 sec·North Main Street
45
Turn left onto VA 40
0.4 mi·40 sec·Franklin Street
46
Arrive at destination
VA 40
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m estimated duration, starting your drive in the morning from East Hampton will allow you to reach Rocky Mount with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move off the main interstate segments; planning your fuel stops around the transition from I 64 to Anderson Highway could be a good strategy. This route is well within the capacity of a single day, so you can depart when it's most convenient.
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 123.4 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 54 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.4 miles or 2h 37m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Mount, 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 246.8 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 I 64 for about 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 85.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 193A
Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
79.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|VA 146
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Powhite Parkway
9
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midloth...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.59 one way
$77.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$42.20
$84.40
premium
$4.70
$45.68
$91.35
diesel
$5.61
$54.49
$108.98
Estimated Tolls: $1.75
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(13.9 mi)$0.97
Midlothian Turnpike
(9.9 mi)$0.69
Old Franklin Turnpike
(1.3 mi)$0.09
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
$39
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74
0
$25.91
$11.85
Efficient EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
EV Truck/SUV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.80
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning
in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
W 3 to 8 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Rocky Mount, VA
Morning
in Rocky Mount on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
9 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 19m 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.
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 229.8
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...
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 161.7
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...
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 85.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 42% of it being highway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 69.1 miles on I 64, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition from the interstate onto roads like Anderson Highway and Richmond Highway, the driving character will likely change, potentially becoming more rural or passing through smaller towns. This blend means you get periods of faster travel balanced with more local road conditions.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 4.8 miles in near I 64.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 246.8 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 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.9 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): 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.
On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Rocky Mount, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.
Midlothian
85.8 mi in|~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 246.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.75 in tolls one way, starting with East Lynchburg Salem 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 Rocky Mount, 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 4.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.9 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Booker T Washington National Monument, Fort Monroe National Monument and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rocky Mount, VA before the return drive.
