Origin
Cana, VA
Evening in Cana on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cana, VA to East Hampton, VA
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
318.3 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
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6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cana, VA
Eric Joseph
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
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 US 58, I 85, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.9 miles on US 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.94 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 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 23m highway drive covering 318.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 58 and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.9 miles on US 58.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 58 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 58 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.2 miles in near NC 74.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 318.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles (I 85; NC 86 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
34.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
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NC 74
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward NC 74 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 74 East
8
60 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
106.3 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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I 85; NC 86 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck toward I 85 North: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Durham
9
314.6 mi into trip
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~6h 16m in
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Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
316 mi into trip
|
~6h 18m in
Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Towns Along This Route
Between Cana, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Martinsville, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton.
Martinsville
60 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via I 40
Norfolk
226.3 mi in
|
~4h 21m
Virginia Beach
226.4 mi in
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~4h 21m
Hampton
295.5 mi in
|
~5h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 58 | 68.9 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 85 | 57.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 40 | 46.3 mi | 54m |
| North Andy Griffith Parkway | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| US 158 | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Congressman G K Butterfield Highway | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| NC 74 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 58
— 68.9 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cana, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 52
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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Fancy Gap Highway
2
Continue on US 52
32 mi
·
35 min
·
North Andy Griffith Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74
13 mi
·
15 min
·
NC 74
Toward NC 74 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53B
Toward US 421 South: Greensboro
5
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.8 mi
·
9 min
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I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 29; US 220
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40; US 29; US 220
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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I 85; NC 86 Truck
Toward I 85 North: Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 15
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 85; US 15
Use the none lane.
13
Turn straight onto I 85
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
15
Turn left onto US 1; US 158
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1; US 158
16
Turn right onto US 158; US 401
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 158; US 401
17
Continue on US 158 Bypass
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 158 Bypass
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
28 mi
·
33 min
·
US 158
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
20
Merge onto I 95; US 158
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
23
Merge onto US 58
69 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
US 58
Use the none lane.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
25
Merge onto I 664
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
27
Continue on I 664
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the none lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the slight right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Rip Rap Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rip Rap Road
32
Turn left onto North King Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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North King Street
33
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
34
Turn straight onto US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
Use the none lane.
35
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southerland Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.1 miles from Cana, VA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.9 miles.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.1 miles or 3h 4m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cana, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 58 for about 68.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.1 mi from Cana, VA · 3h 4m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.1 miles from Cana, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 58 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.9 miles.
Arriving in East Hampton, VA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.94 one way
$101.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| premium | $4.78 | $59.88 | $119.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.72 | $141.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
East Hampton, VA
Evening in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cana, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 58, I 85, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.1 miles from Cana, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 318.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles (I 85; NC 86 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cana, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Martinsville, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton.
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