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

The driving distance from Richlands, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 400.3 miles (644.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
400.37 mi
07h 34m
Flight
301.13 mi
484.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.13 mi
Kilometers
484.62 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.37 mi
Kilometers
644.33 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 PM EDT
Return by in Richlands
Thu, Apr 16, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richlands
2026-04-16T07:58
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richlands
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richlands
200 mi
03h 47m
To East Hampton
200.3 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cedar Valley Drive

    1671 ft · 33 sec · Cedar Valley Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 460 East: Claypool Hill

    76 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor George C Peery Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Governor George C Peery Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Governor G C Peery Highway

    27.3 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    35.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richlands and East Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
153 mi · 38%
I 81 North
140 mi · 35%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
47.7 mi · 12%
Governor G C Peery Highway
27.3 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 6%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.2 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
03h 47m from Richlands
Leave By
8:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richlands and Partly Cloudy near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 400.3 miles (644.3 km) and usually takes 07h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200 miles from Richlands and 200.3 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.97 one way or $111.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richlands and Partly Cloudy near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richlands and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 301.13 mi (484.62 km).

Richlands

#1 Richlands

Town in Virginia, USA

Population5,224
Coordinates37.0931700, -81.7937300
Altitude589
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Richlands (-81.79373, 37.09317)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 644 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.13 gal
53.48 L · about $55.97
Round trip
$111.94
28.26 gal · 106.96 L
Estimated CO2
125.6 kg one way
Round trip: 251.1 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $55.97 $111.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $62.58 $125.16
Premium $4.78 $67.51 $135.03
Diesel $5.62 $79.47 $158.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Richlands and East Hampton. The current time is 07:58:42.

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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.