How far is Front Royal, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Front Royal, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.02 mi
04h 02m
Flight
164.86 mi
265.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.86 mi
Kilometers
265.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.02 mi
Kilometers
317.08 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 11, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Front Royal
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Front Royal
2026-04-11T14:46
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 11, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Front Royal
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Front Royal
98.5 mi
02h 01m
To East Hampton
98.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Front Royal and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    105 m · 20 sec · Lee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2082 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stonewall Drive

    553 ft · 18 sec · East Stonewall Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Commerce Avenue

    2061 ft · 55 sec · North Commerce Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1745 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.7 mi · 32%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 24%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 14%
Apple Mountain Road
15.3 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
James Madison Highway
11.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

61.4 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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 01m from Front Royal
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Front Royal 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 Front Royal to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 98.5 miles from Front Royal and 98.5 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Front Royal and Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 Front Royal and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 164.86 mi (265.31 km).

Front Royal

#1 Front Royal

Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States

Population15,389
Coordinates38.9181700, -78.1944400
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Royal (-78.19444, 38.91817)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.78 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.62 $39.09 $78.17

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Front Royal and East Hampton. The current time is 14:46:36.

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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.