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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Clarksville, VA is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.01 mi
03h 24m
Flight
126.34 mi
203.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.34 mi
Kilometers
203.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.01 mi
Kilometers
260.73 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-16T15:30
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 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
Pocahontas
VA

Town of the United States

From East Hampton
81 mi
01h 42m
To Clarksville
81.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 14 min · East Mercury Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Colonial Trail East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  10. 10

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodlawn Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Washington Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South

    2402 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

    77 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    153 m · 13 sec · East Atlantic Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto VA 49 North, US 15 North, US 58 BUS West: Clarksville, Chase City

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 34%
Highway 58
18.9 mi · 12%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
01h 42m from East Hampton
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Hampton and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 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 81 miles from East Hampton and 81.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Hampton and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

3 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

33 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

43 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 126.34 mi (203.32 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

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

#2 Clarksville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,169
Coordinates36.6240300, -78.5569400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Clarksville (-78.55694, 36.62403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.31
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.66 $45.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.33 $50.67
Premium $4.78 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $5.62 $32.17 $64.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Clarksville. The current time is 15:30:48.

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.