How far is Clifton Forge, VA from East Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Clifton Forge, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton Forge and East Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Forge and East Hampton.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Grafton Street
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Take the exit slight right
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
4.2 mi · 8 min
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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 Clifton Forge and East Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge to East Hampton?
The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Clifton Forge and 121.5 miles from East Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.95 one way or $67.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton Forge and Sunny near East Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Louisa
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 Louisa.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Forge and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 199.05 mi (320.34 km).
#1 Clifton Forge
Town in Virginia
| Population | 3,444 |
| Coordinates | 37.8162400, -79.8244900 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| 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: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.96 | $75.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.95 | $81.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
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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