How far is Appomattox, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Appomattox, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.19 mi
03h 30m
Flight
139.01 mi
223.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.01 mi
Kilometers
223.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.19 mi
Kilometers
269.06 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Mon, Apr 13, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Appomattox
Mon, Apr 13, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Appomattox
2026-04-13T15:09
Arrive East Hampton
Mon, Apr 13, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Appomattox
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bensley
VA

Census designated place

From Appomattox
83.5 mi
01h 45m
To East Hampton
83.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Appomattox and East Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Appomattox and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Confederate Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Confederate Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Prince Edward Highway

    24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Appomattox and East Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.2 mi · 37%
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 14%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 13%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 10%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 6%
Richmond Highway
9.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

61.4 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensley
01h 45m from Appomattox
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Appomattox and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Appomattox to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Appomattox and 83.7 miles from East Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Appomattox and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Bensley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bensley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

19 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

23 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

35 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Appomattox and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 139.01 mi (223.71 km).

Appomattox

#1 Appomattox

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates37.3570900, -78.8252900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Appomattox (-78.82529, 37.35709)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.74
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.37 $46.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.13 $52.26
Premium $4.78 $28.19 $56.38
Diesel $5.62 $33.18 $66.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Appomattox and East Hampton. The current time is 15:09:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.