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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.94 mi
03h 56m
Flight
144.69 mi
232.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.69 mi
Kilometers
232.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.94 mi
Kilometers
300.85 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Halifax
Thu, Apr 16, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halifax
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halifax
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
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Halifax
93.4 mi
01h 58m
To East Hampton
93.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    81 m · 14 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bethel Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Bethel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto James D Hagood Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · James D Hagood Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Highway

    39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.2 mi · 33%
Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 21%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 13%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Pocahontas Parkway
8.11 mi · 4%
James D Hagood Highway
7.86 mi · 4%
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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
01h 58m from Halifax
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield Court House and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 144.69 mi (232.85 km).

Halifax

#1 Halifax

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,200
Coordinates36.7659700, -78.9283400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Halifax (-78.92834, 36.76597)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.97 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.29
13.2 gal · 49.94 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Halifax and East Hampton. The current time is 01:02:36.

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.