How far is Hampden Sydney, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Hampden Sydney, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
143.66 mi
03h 05m
Flight
118.07 mi
190.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.66 mi
Kilometers
231.2 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hampden Sydney
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampden Sydney
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampden Sydney
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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Hampden Sydney
71.8 mi
01h 32m
To East Hampton
71.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on College Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · College Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingsville Road

    782 ft · 22 sec · Kingsville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Farmville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

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

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

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

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  21. 21

    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

  22. 22

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampden Sydney 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.2 mi · 43%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 15%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 12%
Farmville Road
9.92 mi · 7%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 6%
Pocahontas Parkway
8.11 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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 32m from Hampden Sydney
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampden Sydney to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Hampden Sydney and 71.9 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10 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 7.3 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 7.3 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 7.3 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampden Sydney and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.01 km).

Hampden Sydney

#1 Hampden Sydney

Census designated place

Population1,450
Coordinates37.2423700, -78.4597200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampden Sydney (-78.45972, 37.24237)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.19 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.16
10.14 gal · 38.38 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.08 $40.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.78 $24.22 $48.45
Diesel $5.62 $28.51 $57.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampden Sydney and East Hampton. The current time is 07:28:36.

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.