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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Bedford, VA is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
210.07 mi
04h 24m
Flight
176.86 mi
284.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.86 mi
Kilometers
284.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.07 mi
Kilometers
338.07 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sun, Apr 12, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-11T23:23
Arrive Bedford
Sun, Apr 12, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
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
Hamilton
VA

Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

From East Hampton
104.9 mi
02h 12m
To Bedford
105.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Mercury Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    1026 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street

    2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Canal Street

    924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

    596 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    791 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

    1625 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  31. 31

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    28.9 mi · 36 min · Richmond Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 16 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business, VA 122

    803 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
70 mi · 33%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 17%
Richmond Highway
28.9 mi · 14%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
12.3 mi · 6%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 5%
Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

69.1 mi · 01h 17m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 12m from East Hampton
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Hampton and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from East Hampton and 105.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hampton and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

56 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

63 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 176.86 mi (284.63 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population6,644
Coordinates37.3343100, -79.5230900
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Bedford (-79.52309, 37.33431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.70
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.35 $58.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.82 $65.64
Premium $4.78 $35.40 $70.81
Diesel $5.62 $41.67 $83.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Bedford. The current time is 23:23:37.

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.