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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Oakton, VA is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.8 mi
03h 29m
Flight
137.89 mi
221.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.8 mi
Kilometers
279.7 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-16T06:42
Arrive Oakton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From East Hampton
86.9 mi
01h 44m
To Oakton
86.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Oakton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    709 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Ox Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ox Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ox Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Chain Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Chain Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chain Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 44%
I 64 West
62 mi · 36%
Ox Road
12.4 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
East Mercury Boulevard
3.69 mi · 2%
Chain Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 2%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 44m from East Hampton
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Hampton and Partly Sunny near Oakton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 86.9 miles from East Hampton and 86.9 miles from Oakton.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Hampton and Partly Sunny near Oakton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.4 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 14.3 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
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Oakton. Straight-line distance: 137.89 mi (221.91 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

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

#2 Oakton

Unincorporated community in Virginia

Population34,166
Coordinates38.8809500, -77.3008200
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Oakton (-77.30082, 38.88095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $24.28
Round trip
$48.56
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.28 $48.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.15 $54.30
Premium $4.78 $29.29 $58.58
Diesel $5.62 $34.48 $68.95

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 Oakton. The current time is 06:42:18.

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.