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

The driving distance from Chatham, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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
218.13 mi
04h 40m
Flight
169.98 mi
273.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.98 mi
Kilometers
273.56 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.13 mi
Kilometers
351.05 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
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
Crewe
VA

Town of the United States

From Chatham
109 mi
02h 20m
To East Hampton
109.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pruden Street

    23 m · 9 sec · Pruden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1248 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Halifax Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · Halifax Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chatham Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Chatham Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Meadville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Meadville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Louis P Bailey Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Louis P Bailey Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on L P Bailey Memorial Highway

    2767 ft · 1 min · L P Bailey Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bethel Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Bethel Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto James D Hagood Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · James D Hagood Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kings Highway

    39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

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

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

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

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

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

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  25. 25

    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

  26. 26

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.2 mi · 29%
Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 18%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 11%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Halifax Road
15.3 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
170 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crewe
02h 20m from Chatham
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chatham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Crewe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Chatham and 109.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chatham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Crewe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crewe, 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 Crewe.

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

73 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

74 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

86 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 169.98 mi (273.56 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Town in Virginia

Population1,413
Coordinates36.8256900, -79.3980800
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Chatham (-79.39808, 36.82569)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.14 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$61.00
15.4 gal · 58.28 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.50 $61.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.10 $68.21
Premium $4.78 $36.79 $73.58
Diesel $5.62 $43.30 $86.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatham and East Hampton. The current time is 20:20:37.

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.