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

The driving distance from Orange, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
152.57 mi
03h 01m
Flight
128.23 mi
206.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.23 mi
Kilometers
206.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.57 mi
Kilometers
245.53 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Tue, Apr 14, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Orange
Tue, Apr 14, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-14T14:58
Arrive East Hampton
Tue, Apr 14, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Orange
76.2 mi
01h 30m
To East Hampton
76.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    33 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Madison Road

    1294 ft · 27 sec · South Madison Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Caroline Street

    2328 ft · 1 min · Caroline Street

  4. 4

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Gordon Avenue

    817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    51 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
62.7 mi · 41%
James Madison Highway
59.2 mi · 39%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 15%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 3%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
East Gordon Avenue
0.86 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 30m from Orange
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Orange and 76.3 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 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 6.9 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 6.8 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 6.8 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 128.23 mi (206.36 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population5,166
Coordinates38.2454100, -78.1108300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Orange (-78.11083, 38.24541)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.62
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.31 $42.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.83 $47.66
Premium $4.78 $25.71 $51.41
Diesel $5.62 $30.26 $60.51

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and East Hampton. The current time is 14:58:30.

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.