How far is South Boston, VA from East Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from South Boston, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and East Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and East Hampton.
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Start on North Main Street
28 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
931 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seymour Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Seymour Drive
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Turn right onto James D Hagood Highway
964 ft · 20 sec · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 23 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1588 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
606 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Mercury Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Continue on West Mercury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · West Mercury Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Boston and East Hampton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Atlantic Street
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Boston and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Boston to East Hampton?
The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Matoaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from South Boston and 92.5 miles from East Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Boston and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Matoaca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matoaca.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 143.96 mi (231.68 km).
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,519 |
| Coordinates | 36.6987500, -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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