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

The driving distance from Herndon, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
182.63 mi
03h 42m
Flight
145.32 mi
233.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.32 mi
Kilometers
233.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.63 mi
Kilometers
293.92 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Herndon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herndon
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herndon
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 Herndon
91.3 mi
01h 51m
To East Hampton
91.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
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 Herndon and East Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    2204 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Buren Street

    85 m · 13 sec · Van Buren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1169 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    14.3 mi · 22 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herndon 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 41%
I 64 East
62.7 mi · 34%
Fairfax County Parkway
14.3 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 5%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 2%
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 51m from Herndon
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Herndon 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 Herndon to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 91.3 miles from Herndon and 91.3 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Herndon and Rain Showers Likely 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 Herndon and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 145.32 mi (233.87 km).

Herndon

#1 Herndon

Town in Virginia, United States

Population24,573
Coordinates38.9695500, -77.3861000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Herndon (-77.3861, 38.96955)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.4 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.8 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 Herndon and East Hampton. The current time is 05:37:44.

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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.