How far is East Hampton, VA from Hampden Sydney, VA?
The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Hampden Sydney, VA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Hampden Sydney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Hampden Sydney.
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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 left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
2453 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Continue on Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
681 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Take the exit slight right
928 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Take the exit straight
139 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Farmville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Farmville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kingsville Road
14 m · 1 sec · Kingsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingsville Road
616 ft · 17 sec · Kingsville Road
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Turn slight right
98 m · 15 sec
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Continue on College Road
1 mi · 3 min · College Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Hampden Sydney.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Hampden Sydney?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from East Hampton and 72.1 miles from Hampden Sydney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Hampton and Rain Showers Likely near Hampden Sydney.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
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 Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Hampden Sydney. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.01 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden Sydney
Census designated place
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 37.2423700, -78.4597200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden Sydney (-78.45972, 37.24237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
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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