How far is East Hampton, VA from Galax, VA?

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Galax, VA is about 347.5 miles (559.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.5 mi
06h 37m
Flight
255.21 mi
410.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.21 mi
Kilometers
410.72 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.5 mi
Kilometers
559.24 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galax
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-15T21:37
Arrive Galax
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fishersville
VA

Census designated place

From East Hampton
173.6 mi
03h 18m
To Galax
173.9 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Galax.

  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

    110 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 620

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coulson Church Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Coulson Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Carrollton Pike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Stuart Drive

    3.3 mi · 7 min · East Stuart Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Oldtown Street

    48 m · 12 sec · East Oldtown Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
293 mi · 84%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
I 77 South
13.3 mi · 4%
Coulson Church Road
5.42 mi · 2%
East Mercury Boulevard
3.69 mi · 1%
Carrollton Pike
3.63 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.3 mi
255.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishersville
03h 18m from East Hampton
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Hampton and Mostly Clear near Galax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Galax?

The road trip is about 347.5 miles (559.2 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.6 miles from East Hampton and 173.9 miles from Galax.

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

The direct path is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.56 one way or $97.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hampton and Mostly Clear near Galax.

Stop Ideas Near Fishersville

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

11 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

42 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Galax. Straight-line distance: 255.21 mi (410.72 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Galax

#2 Galax

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population6,296
Coordinates36.6612400, -80.9239700
Altitude723
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Galax (-80.92397, 36.66124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.42 L · about $48.56
Round trip
$97.12
24.52 gal · 92.84 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.56 $97.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.30 $108.60
Premium $4.78 $58.58 $117.16
Diesel $5.62 $68.95 $137.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Galax. The current time is 21:37:34.

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.