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

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.22 mi
02h 51m
Flight
136.05 mi
218.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.05 mi
Kilometers
218.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.22 mi
Kilometers
236.92 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Wed, May 13, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Wed, May 13, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-05-13T09:55
Arrive East Hampton
Wed, May 13, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlottesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Charlottesville
73.5 mi
01h 25m
To East Hampton
73.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    75 m · 10 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street Northeast

    666 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East High Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Street

    96 m · 8 sec · Long Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 64 East

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
115 mi · 78%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 16%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 3%
Richmond Road
1.94 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.88 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 25m from Charlottesville
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Charlottesville and 73.7 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlottesville and Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 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 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 136.05 mi (218.95 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.12
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.56 $41.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.99 $45.97
Premium $4.78 $24.80 $49.60
Diesel $5.62 $29.19 $58.38

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlottesville and East Hampton. The current time is 09:55:37.

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.