How far is Hampton, VA from Cave Spring, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Cave Spring, VA is about 268.4 miles (432 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
268.44 mi
05h 04m
Flight
202.49 mi
325.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.49 mi
Kilometers
325.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.44 mi
Kilometers
432.01 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Cave Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Hampton
134.1 mi
02h 32m
To Cave Spring
134.3 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Cave Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Cave Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West

    1724 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

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

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    93 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Electric Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Electric Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Electric Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Electric Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McVitty Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · McVitty Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Cave Spring Road

    74 m · 8 sec · Old Cave Spring Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Cave Spring Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Cave Spring.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
171 mi · 64%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 24%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
South Electric Road
4.8 mi · 2%
North Electric Road
2.49 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
202.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
02h 32m from Hampton
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Cave Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Cave Spring?

The road trip is about 268.4 miles (432 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Hampton and 134.3 miles from Cave Spring.

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

The direct path is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.51 one way or $75.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Cave Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Cave Spring. Straight-line distance: 202.49 mi (325.87 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Cave Spring

#2 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population24,922
Coordinates37.2276400, -80.0128200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Cave Spring (-80.01282, 37.22764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.86 L · about $37.51
Round trip
$75.02
18.94 gal · 71.72 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.51 $75.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.94 $83.89
Premium $4.78 $45.25 $90.50
Diesel $5.62 $53.26 $106.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Cave Spring. The current time is 05:51:45.

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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.