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

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
181.97 mi
03h 40m
Flight
147.66 mi
237.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.66 mi
Kilometers
237.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.97 mi
Kilometers
292.85 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-17T22:24
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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 Hopewell
91 mi
01h 50m
To East Hampton
91 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creels Lane

    19 m · 9 sec · Creels Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hopewell Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Antioch Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto James Madison Highway

    631 ft · 21 sec · James Madison Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1620 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 3 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 Hopewell and East Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 44%
I 64 East
62.7 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 5%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 2%
I 66 East
3.83 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 50m from Hopewell
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopewell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 miles from Hopewell and 91 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopewell and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Hopewell and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 147.66 mi (237.64 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates38.8731700, -77.7194400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopewell (-77.71944, 38.87317)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.86
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.43 $50.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.43 $56.87
Premium $4.78 $30.67 $61.35
Diesel $5.62 $36.11 $72.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and East Hampton. The current time is 22:24:45.

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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.