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

The driving distance from Idylwood, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
177.28 mi
03h 27m
Flight
137.01 mi
220.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.01 mi
Kilometers
220.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.28 mi
Kilometers
285.31 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Idylwood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idylwood
2026-04-18T01:50
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idylwood
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 Idylwood
88.7 mi
01h 43m
To East Hampton
88.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Idylwood Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idylwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leesburg Pike

    34 m · 3 sec · Leesburg Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal

    130 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Custis Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    672 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    2894 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Idylwood 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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 48%
I 64 East
62.7 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway
7.22 mi · 4%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 2%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 43m from Idylwood
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Idylwood and Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 88.7 miles from Idylwood and 88.6 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Idylwood and Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant

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 Idylwood and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 137.01 mi (220.5 km).

Idylwood

#1 Idylwood

Census designated place

Population17,288
Coordinates38.8951100, -77.2116500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Idylwood (-77.21165, 38.89511)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 Idylwood and East Hampton. The current time is 01:50:59.

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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.