How far is Cave Spring, VA from East Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Cave Spring, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.2 miles (327 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.1 mi
05h 06m
Flight
203.19 mi
327 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.19 mi
Kilometers
327 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.1 mi
Kilometers
433.07 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cave Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Spring
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Spring
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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Cave Spring
134.5 mi
02h 33m
To East Hampton
134.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Spring and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cave Spring Road

    74 m · 13 sec · Old Cave Spring Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McVitty Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · McVitty Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Electric Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Electric Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1446 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

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

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Spring 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
153 mi · 57%
Electric Road
87.2 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 2%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
McVitty Road
0.49 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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
203.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
02h 33m from Cave Spring
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Spring to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Cave Spring and 134.7 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 203.2 miles (327 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.59 one way or $75.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cave Spring and Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 203.19 mi (327 km).

Cave Spring

#1 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population24,922
Coordinates37.2276400, -80.0128200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cave Spring (-80.01282, 37.22764)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.94 L · about $37.59
Round trip
$75.18
18.98 gal · 71.88 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.59 $75.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.03 $84.06
Premium $4.78 $45.34 $90.69
Diesel $5.62 $53.37 $106.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Spring and East Hampton. The current time is 04:11:19.

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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.