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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Halifax, VA is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
187.39 mi
03h 56m
Flight
144.69 mi
232.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.69 mi
Kilometers
232.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.39 mi
Kilometers
301.58 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halifax
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-16T02:53
Arrive Halifax
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From East Hampton
93.6 mi
01h 58m
To Halifax
93.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Halifax.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chippenham Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    681 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.3 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · James D Hagood Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Bethel Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    81 m · 12 sec · Houston Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
62 mi · 33%
Patrick Henry Highway
41.9 mi · 22%
Kings Highway
22.4 mi · 12%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.89 mi · 4%
James D Hagood Highway
7.87 mi · 4%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
01h 58m from East Hampton
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Halifax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from East Hampton and 93.8 miles from Halifax.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

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 Chesterfield Court House and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.5 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 14.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Halifax. Straight-line distance: 144.69 mi (232.85 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

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

#2 Halifax

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,200
Coordinates36.7659700, -78.9283400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Halifax (-78.92834, 36.76597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.03 L · about $26.18
Round trip
$52.36
13.22 gal · 50.06 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.18 $52.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.28 $58.55
Premium $4.78 $31.58 $63.17
Diesel $5.62 $37.17 $74.35

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 Halifax. The current time is 02:53:07.

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.