Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
318.3 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Photo: Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Cana, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Andy Griffith Parkway, NC 74 East, US 421 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.1 miles from Cana, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 23m drive with frequent turns across 318.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cana, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Andy Griffith Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Congressman G K Butterfield Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cana, VA and East Hampton, VA.
Start on Fancy Gap Highway
Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Merge slight right
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Turn straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
Turn left
Turn right
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Take the exit left
Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Rip Rap Road
Turn left onto North King Street
Turn right
Turn straight onto East Mercury Boulevard
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.1 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cana, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cana, VA
This is one driving day of about 318.3 miles and 6h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.1 mi from Cana, VA · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 159.1 miles from Cana, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Hampton, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Hampton, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.64 one way
$99.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| premium | $4.78 | $59.88 | $119.75 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $70.48 | $140.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.42 | $15.28 |
| Efficient EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.3 | 1 | $44.56 | $20.37 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Cana on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in East Hampton on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
159 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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