How far is Buena Vista, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Buena Vista, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
218.13 mi
04h 04m
Flight
172.76 mi
278.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.76 mi
Kilometers
278.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.13 mi
Kilometers
351.05 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Buena Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena Vista
2026-04-17T01:52
Arrive East Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena Vista
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
Hamilton
VA

Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

From Buena Vista
109 mi
02h 02m
To East Hampton
109.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Buena Vista and East Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on East 21st Street

    135 m · 24 sec · East 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue

    147 m · 6 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Beech Avenue

    2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 29th Street

    1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Midland Trail

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1800 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
153 mi · 70%
East Midland Trail
35.5 mi · 16%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 2%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
West 29th Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 02m from Buena Vista
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Buena Vista and 109.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buena Vista and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

56 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

63 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 172.76 mi (278.03 km).

Buena Vista

#1 Buena Vista

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population6,402
Coordinates37.7343000, -79.3539200
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Buena Vista (-79.35392, 37.7343)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.14 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$61.00
15.4 gal · 58.28 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.50 $61.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.10 $68.21
Premium $4.78 $36.79 $73.58
Diesel $5.62 $43.30 $86.61

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 Buena Vista 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.