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

The driving distance from Emporia, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.21 mi
02h 01m
Flight
71.2 mi
114.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.2 mi
Kilometers
114.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.21 mi
Kilometers
146.79 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Emporia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emporia
2026-04-18T17:25
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emporia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Suffolk
VA

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Emporia
45.5 mi
01h 01m
To East Hampton
45.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hicksford Avenue

    1884 ft · 52 sec · Hicksford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Lee Street

    2380 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southampton Street

    989 ft · 27 sec · Southampton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atlantic Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    757 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rip Rap Road

    2489 ft · 1 min · Rip Rap Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North King Street

    1191 ft · 35 sec · North King Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    841 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Mercury Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Mercury Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
20.1 mi · 22%
East Mercury Boulevard
1.06 mi · 1%
East Atlantic Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Rip Rap Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.45 mi
I 664 North
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

66.6 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Suffolk
01h 01m from Emporia
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Emporia and Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Emporia and 45.7 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Suffolk

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 South Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Suffolk City Social Services
Practical stop 11 mi away

Suffolk City Social Services

Suffolk , VA
135 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 3.7/5 82 reviews Social services organization
Suffolk City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Suffolk City Hall

Suffolk , VA
442 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 4.7/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Franklin Utilities

Franklin , VA
207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin, VA 23851
Rating 3.0/5 19 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Suffolk.

BUS

Norfolk

31 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

57 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emporia and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 71.2 mi (114.59 km).

Emporia

#1 Emporia

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population5,257
Coordinates36.6859800, -77.5424800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Emporia (-77.54248, 36.68598)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.51
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.75 $25.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.78 $15.39 $30.77
Diesel $5.62 $18.11 $36.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Emporia and East Hampton. The current time is 17:25:35.

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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.