How far is Halifax, VA from East Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Halifax, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Halifax and East Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax and East Hampton.
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Start on Houston Street
81 m · 14 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Bethel Road
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Turn left onto James D Hagood Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit right toward VA 150 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Halifax and East Hampton.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Halifax and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Halifax to East Hampton?
The road trip is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Halifax and 93.5 miles from East Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Halifax and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Chesterfield County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 144.69 mi (232.85 km).
#1 Halifax
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 36.7659700, -78.9283400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
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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