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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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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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.
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Start on Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
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Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Mercury Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Germanna Highway
18.5 mi · 26 min · Germanna Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Germanna Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Germanna Highway
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Turn right onto Orange Road
1968 ft · 1 min · Orange Road
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1582 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Culpeper Street
45 m · 9 sec · West Culpeper Street
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Culpeper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Culpeper. Straight-line distance: 134.59 mi (216.6 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Culpeper
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 19,214 |
| Coordinates | 38.4731800, -77.9966600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culpeper (-77.99666, 38.47318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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