How far is Lake Monticello, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Lake Monticello, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.49 mi
02h 56m
Flight
125.73 mi
202.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.73 mi
Kilometers
202.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.49 mi
Kilometers
232.53 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Monticello
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Monticello
2026-04-17T01:52
Arrive East Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Monticello
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Lake Monticello
72.2 mi
01h 28m
To East Hampton
72.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
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 Lake Monticello and East Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Monticello and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherwood Drive

    79 m · 11 sec · Sherwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smokewood Drive

    1836 ft · 1 min · Smokewood Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Drive

    55 m · 7 sec · Jefferson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nahor Drive

    2282 ft · 1 min · Nahor Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ashton Road

    1210 ft · 43 sec · Ashton Road

  6. 6

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

    598 ft · 23 sec · Brougham Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rassawek Court

    106 m · 17 sec · Rassawek Court

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Slice Road

    837 ft · 43 sec · Slice Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Boston Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Boston Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Union Mills Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Union Mills Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto James Madison Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2169 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Monticello 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.7 mi · 43%
James Madison Highway
44.5 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 16%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 3%
South Boston Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Union Mills Road
2.32 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
125.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 28m from Lake Monticello
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Lake Monticello and 72.3 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Monticello and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 8.6 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 6.4 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 6.3 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 6.3 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 Lake Monticello and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 125.73 mi (202.34 km).

Lake Monticello

#1 Lake Monticello

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

Population9,920
Coordinates37.9232000, -78.3347300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Monticello (-78.33473, 37.9232)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.59 $45.18
Premium $4.78 $24.37 $48.74
Diesel $5.62 $28.68 $57.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Monticello and East Hampton. The current time is 01:52:28.

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.