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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Spring Street
2204 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Buren Street
85 m · 13 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Take the ramp straight toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
1169 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
14.3 mi · 22 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
934 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road
671 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 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 Herndon 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herndon and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 145.32 mi (233.87 km).
#1 Herndon
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 24,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.9695500, -77.3861000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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