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

The driving distance from Danville, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
214.34 mi
04h 34m
Flight
172.29 mi
277.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.29 mi
Kilometers
277.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.34 mi
Kilometers
344.95 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-11T19:51
Arrive East Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
McKenney
VA

Town of the United States

From Danville
107.1 mi
02h 17m
To East Hampton
107.2 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Ridge Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Ridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Patton Street

    2905 ft · 1 min · Patton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Street

    3011 ft · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boston Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Boston Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

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

    606 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  24. 24

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  27. 27

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Mercury Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Mercury Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on West Mercury Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · West Mercury Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
34 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Atlantic Street
57 mi · 27%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 11%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 9%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenney
02h 17m from Danville
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danville 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 Danville to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

McKenney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Danville and 107.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danville and Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near McKenney

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

39 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

66 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

73 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

88 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 172.29 mi (277.28 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Population39,869
Coordinates36.5859700, -79.3950200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville (-79.39502, 36.58597)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $29.95
Round trip
$59.89
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.95 $59.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.48 $66.97
Premium $4.78 $36.12 $72.24
Diesel $5.62 $42.52 $85.03

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and East Hampton. The current time is 19:51:34.

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.