How far is East Hampton, VA from Grottoes, VA?
The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Grottoes, VA is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Grottoes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Grottoes.
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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
77.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
1310 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Delphine Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Delphine Avenue
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Continue on Eastside Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway
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Continue on East Side Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · East Side Highway
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Continue on Eastside Highway
620 ft · 11 sec · Eastside Highway
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
1067 ft · 31 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Turn left
2601 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
1629 ft · 35 sec · Dogwood Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
24 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Grottoes.
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
77.6 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving East Hampton and Sunny near Grottoes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Grottoes?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from East Hampton and 93.5 miles from Grottoes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hampton and Sunny near Grottoes.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Chesterfield County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Grottoes. Straight-line distance: 160.74 mi (258.68 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grottoes
City in Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,864 |
| Coordinates | 38.2673500, -78.8258600 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grottoes (-78.82586, 38.26735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.19 | $58.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.49 | $62.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
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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