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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Culpeper, VA is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
159.24 mi
03h 13m
Flight
134.59 mi
216.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.59 mi
Kilometers
216.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.24 mi
Kilometers
256.28 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Culpeper
Sat, Apr 11, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-11T17:40
Arrive Culpeper
Sat, Apr 11, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From East Hampton
79.6 mi
01h 36m
To Culpeper
79.7 mi
01h 36m

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
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Germanna Highway

    18.5 mi · 26 min · Germanna Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Germanna Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Germanna Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Orange Road

    1968 ft · 1 min · Orange Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1582 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Culpeper Street

    45 m · 9 sec · West Culpeper Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
62 mi · 39%
I 95 North
46.8 mi · 29%
Germanna Highway
19.2 mi · 12%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
East Mercury Boulevard
3.69 mi · 2%
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 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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 36m from East Hampton
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Culpeper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from East Hampton and 79.7 miles from Culpeper.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.5 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Culpeper. Straight-line distance: 134.59 mi (216.6 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

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

#2 Culpeper

Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States

Population19,214
Coordinates38.4731800, -77.9966600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Culpeper (-77.99666, 38.47318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.31 $52.62
Premium $4.78 $28.38 $56.76
Diesel $5.62 $33.41 $66.81

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 East Hampton and Culpeper. The current time is 17:40:16.

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.