How far is Colonial Heights, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
395.65 mi
07h 18m
Flight
321.28 mi
517.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.28 mi
Kilometers
517.05 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
395.65 mi
Kilometers
636.73 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Colonial Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Heights
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Heights
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Colonial Heights
197.6 mi
03h 39m
To East Hampton
198 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Highway

    154 m · 16 sec · Lee Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Airport Road

    965 ft · 31 sec · Old Airport Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Colonial Heights and East Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
153 mi · 39%
I 81 North
140 mi · 35%
Old Airport Road
74.2 mi · 19%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 6%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
321.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
03h 39m from Colonial Heights
Leave By
9:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colonial Heights and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.6 miles from Colonial Heights and 198 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.30 one way or $110.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colonial Heights and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 321.28 mi (517.05 km).

Colonial Heights

#1 Colonial Heights

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population17,205
Coordinates36.6334400, -82.1204100
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Colonial Heights (-82.12041, 36.63344)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 637 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.96 gal
52.85 L · about $55.30
Round trip
$110.59
27.92 gal · 105.7 L
Estimated CO2
124.1 kg one way
Round trip: 248.1 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $55.30 $110.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $61.83 $123.66
Premium $4.78 $66.70 $133.40
Diesel $5.62 $78.51 $157.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colonial Heights and East Hampton. The current time is 05:39:31.

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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.