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

The driving distance from Galax, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 346.7 miles (558 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
346.72 mi
06h 36m
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
346.72 mi
Kilometers
557.99 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Galax
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galax
2026-04-15T19:58
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 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
10:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galax
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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Galax
173.3 mi
03h 18m
To East Hampton
173.4 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Oldtown Street

    48 m · 11 sec · East Oldtown Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2079 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Stuart Drive

    2863 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glendale Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Glendale Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cranberry Road

    1251 ft · 37 sec · Cranberry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Stuart Drive

    3084 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Carrollton Pike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coulson Church Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Coulson Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1409 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Roanoke

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
153 mi · 44%
I 81 North
140 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
Coulson Church Road
18 mi · 5%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 1%
Carrollton Pike
3.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left onto I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

139 mi · 02h 33m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.5 mi
255.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
03h 18m from Galax
Leave By
10:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Galax 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 Galax to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 346.7 miles (558 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.3 miles from Galax and 173.4 miles from East Hampton.

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 91.5 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 $48.44 one way or $96.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

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

Galax

#1 Galax

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population6,296
Coordinates36.6612400, -80.9239700
Altitude723
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Galax (-80.92397, 36.66124)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.23 gal
46.31 L · about $48.44
Round trip
$96.89
24.46 gal · 92.62 L
Estimated CO2
108.7 kg one way
Round trip: 217.4 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.44 $96.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.17 $108.33
Premium $4.78 $58.43 $116.87
Diesel $5.62 $68.78 $137.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Galax and East Hampton. The current time is 19:58:08.

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.