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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
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Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Mercury Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on 29th Street
3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street
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Take the exit right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue
2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Sycamore Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · Sycamore Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 21st Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
Charlottesville Union Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
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).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buena Vista
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.7343000, -79.3539200 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-79.35392, 37.7343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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