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

The driving distance from Brookneal, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.32 mi
04h 01m
Flight
144.08 mi
231.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.08 mi
Kilometers
231.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.32 mi
Kilometers
295.02 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Brookneal
Thu, Apr 16, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookneal
2026-04-15T21:40
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookneal
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
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Brookneal
91.6 mi
02h 00m
To East Hampton
91.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lynchburg Avenue

    1280 ft · 25 sec · Lynchburg Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Wickliffe Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wickliffe Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Wickliffe Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phenix Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Phenix Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on David Bruce Highway

    2017 ft · 1 min · David Bruce Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on David Bruce Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · David Bruce Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Legrande Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Legrande Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Tollhouse Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tollhouse Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Drakes Main Street

    1808 ft · 41 sec · Drakes Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gethsemane Church Avenue

    2793 ft · 59 sec · Gethsemane Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Fifty Nine

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Highway Fifty Nine

  14. 14

    Continue on Merry Oaks Drive

    3191 ft · 1 min · Merry Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Street

    619 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Four Locusts Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Four Locusts Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Four Locust Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Four Locust Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Farmville Highway

    997 ft · 22 sec · Farmville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    701 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kings Highway

    17.5 mi · 22 min · Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

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

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

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

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

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

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  35. 35

    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

  36. 36

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookneal 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
38 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.2 mi · 34%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 13%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Kings Highway
17.5 mi · 10%
Patrick Henry Highway
12.2 mi · 7%
Pocahontas Parkway
8.11 mi · 4%
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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
144.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
02h 00m from Brookneal
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Brookneal and Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Brookneal and 91.7 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brookneal and Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

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 Chesterfield Court House and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12 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 13.3 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 13.4 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 13.4 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 Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookneal and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 144.08 mi (231.87 km).

Brookneal

#1 Brookneal

Town in Virginia

Population1,104
Coordinates37.0501400, -78.9441800
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookneal (-78.94418, 37.05014)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $25.63
Round trip
$51.26
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.63 $51.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.66 $57.31
Premium $4.78 $30.91 $61.83
Diesel $5.62 $36.39 $72.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookneal and East Hampton. The current time is 21:40:07.

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.