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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Buena Vista, VA is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
218.51 mi
04h 05m
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
218.51 mi
Kilometers
351.65 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buena Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Buena Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
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 East Hampton
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 East Hampton
109.2 mi
02h 02m
To Buena Vista
109.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Mercury Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East Midland Trail

    3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on 29th Street

    3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    92 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue

    2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Sycamore Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    135 m · 20 sec · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
186 mi · 85%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 10%
East Mercury Boulevard
3.69 mi · 2%
East Midland Trail
3 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
29th Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 02m from East Hampton
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Hampton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buena Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Buena Vista?

The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 109.2 miles from East Hampton and 109.4 miles from Buena Vista.

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 45.8 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.54 one way or $61.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 East Hampton and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 172.76 mi (278.03 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Buena Vista

#2 Buena Vista

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population6,402
Coordinates37.7343000, -79.3539200
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Buena Vista (-79.35392, 37.7343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 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 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.19 L · about $30.54
Round trip
$61.08
15.42 gal · 58.38 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.54 $61.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.78 $36.84 $73.68
Diesel $5.62 $43.36 $86.72

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 East Hampton and Buena Vista. The current time is 03:16:13.

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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.