How far is Chase City, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Chase City, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
158.42 mi
03h 25m
Flight
118.62 mi
190.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.62 mi
Kilometers
190.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.42 mi
Kilometers
254.95 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in Chase City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase City
2026-04-16T15:30
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase City
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
Pocahontas
VA

Town of the United States

From Chase City
79.2 mi
01h 42m
To East Hampton
79.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chase City and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    13.6 mi · 21 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway Forty-Seven

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven

  3. 3

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Thomas Street

    113 m · 16 sec · South Thomas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maple Lane

    121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    2070 ft · 55 sec · East Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Atlantic Street

    1703 ft · 42 sec · East Atlantic Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1588 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Mercury Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Mercury Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on West Mercury Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · West Mercury Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Atlantic Street
57.4 mi · 36%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 9%
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Atlantic Street

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 02m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
01h 42m from Chase City
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chase City and Partly Cloudy near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chase City to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Chase City and 79.3 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chase City and Partly Cloudy near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pocahontas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

3 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

33 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

43 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase City and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 118.62 mi (190.9 km).

Chase City

#1 Chase City

Town

Population2,217
Coordinates36.7993100, -78.4583300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Chase City (-78.45833, 36.79931)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.16 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.28
11.18 gal · 42.32 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.14 $44.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.76 $49.52
Premium $4.78 $26.71 $53.42
Diesel $5.62 $31.44 $62.88

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 Chase City and East Hampton. The current time is 15:30:48.

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.