How far is East Hampton, VA from Herndon, VA?
The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Herndon, VA is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Herndon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Herndon.
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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
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Continue on Ox Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Take the exit straight toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway
2049 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
13 mi · 20 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Turn left onto Fox Mill Road
3278 ft · 2 min · Fox Mill Road
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
2204 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Herndon.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Hampton and Chance Rain Showers near Herndon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Herndon?
The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from East Hampton and 91.4 miles from Herndon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Hampton and Chance Rain Showers near Herndon.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Herndon. Straight-line distance: 145.32 mi (233.87 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herndon
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 24,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.9695500, -77.3861000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herndon (-77.3861, 38.96955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.27 | $72.55 |
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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