How far is East Hampton, VA from Chase City, VA?
The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Chase City, VA is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Chase City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Chase City.
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Start on Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
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Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard
7.8 mi · 14 min · East Mercury Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 16 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Woodlawn Street
1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
2402 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Atlantic Street
1671 ft · 43 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Turn slight left
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Lane
121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Thomas Street
113 m · 18 sec · South Thomas Street
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven
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Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway
13.6 mi · 21 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Chase City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving East Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Chase City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Chase City?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from East Hampton and 78.9 miles from Chase City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Chase City.
Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pocahontas.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Chase City. Straight-line distance: 118.62 mi (190.9 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chase City
Town
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 36.7993100, -78.4583300 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chase City (-78.45833, 36.79931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.61 | $53.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.33 | $62.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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