How far is East Hampton, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Norfolk.
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Start on Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 48 sec · Southerland Drive
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Turn right onto East Mercury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Mercury Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodland Road
1742 ft · 44 sec · Woodland Road
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Continue on Settlers Landing Road
751 ft · 21 sec · Settlers Landing Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1139 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Norfolk.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving East Hampton and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from East Hampton and 8.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hampton and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Newport News station
Norfolk
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Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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