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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.6 mi
01h 36m
Flight
67.38 mi
108.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.38 mi
Kilometers
108.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.6 mi
Kilometers
128.11 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensley
Fri, Apr 17, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Bensley
Fri, Apr 17, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From East Hampton
39.8 mi
00h 48m
To Bensley
39.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC

    2453 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 301 North: Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond

    726 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    995 ft · 24 sec · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn left

    548 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    64 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
62 mi · 78%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.82 mi · 10%
East Mercury Boulevard
3.69 mi · 5%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.14 mi · 3%
I 295 South
1.46 mi · 2%
VA 895 Toll West
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 48m from East Hampton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Hampton and Chance Rain Showers near Bensley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from East Hampton and 39.8 miles from Bensley.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Hampton and Chance Rain Showers near Bensley.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 14 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Bensley. Straight-line distance: 67.38 mi (108.43 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

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

#2 Bensley

Census designated place

Population5,819
Coordinates37.4468100, -77.4433200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Bensley (-77.44332, 37.44681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.45 $24.89
Premium $4.78 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.62 $15.80 $31.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Bensley. The current time is 03:01:29.

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.