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Trip from East Hampton, VA to Cana, VA

Drive Time

6h 23m

Distance

317.2 mi

510 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 11m ★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
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.

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Downtown East Hampton, VA, VA

East Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Downtown Cana, VA, VA

Cana, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Cana, VA covers 317.2 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 I 85, Portsmouth Boulevard, Julian R Allsbrook Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.4 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.76 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

158.6 miles from East Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from East Hampton, VA to Cana, VA covers 317.2 miles and takes about 6h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Hampton Roads Beltway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 317.2 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 2.7 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.7 miles (US 421 / Salem Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | Hampton Roads Beltway

Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suf...
8
21.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk

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 13A Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Su...
8
262.7 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in | US 421 / Salem Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 / Salem Parkway toward US 421 North: Kernersville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville
7
269.2 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in

Take the exit toward NC 74 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward NC 74 West
7
281.2 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in | NC 74

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

Towns Along This Route

Between East Hampton, VA and Cana, VA, road signs point toward Murfreesboro and Weldon.

Murfreesboro

110.6 mi in | ~2h 22m

Weldon

110.6 mi in | ~2h 22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 88.4 mi 1h 39m
Portsmouth Boulevard 62.1 mi 1h 21m
Julian R Allsbrook Highway 24.9 mi 29m
John Gold Memorial Expressway 20.9 mi 23m
I 40 20.3 mi 24m
I 95 19.5 mi 20m
Hampton Roads Beltway 14.7 mi 18m
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway 11.1 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 88.4 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Cana, VA.

1

Start on Southerland Drive

360 ft · 21 sec · Southerland Drive
2

Turn left onto North Boxwood Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North Boxwood Street
3

Turn right onto VA 351

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pembroke Avenue
4

Turn right onto VA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 64 West Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 64

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
7

Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway

6.8 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 664

4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
9

Continue on I 664

7.8 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto US 13; US 58; US 460

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway
12

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

62 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 58

4.5 mi · 5 min · Courtland Road
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Rocky Mt N.C.
15

Merge onto I 95

19 mi · 20 min · I 95
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon
17

Turn right onto US 158

0.8 mi · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
18

Turn straight onto US 158

2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road
19

Continue on US 158

24 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
20

Continue on US 158 Bypass

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 158 Bypass
21

Continue on US 158; US 401

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 158; US 401
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 158

8.7 mi · 10 min · US 1; US 158
23

Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
25

Merge onto I 85

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 85
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85

44 mi · 48 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

13 mi · 15 min · I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

6.5 mi · 7 min · Salem Parkway
Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville Use the straight lane.
31

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 227 Toward NC 74 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on NC 74

11 mi · 12 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · NC 74
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Merge onto US 52

21 mi · 23 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto US 52

11 mi · 12 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
36

Continue on US 52

2.6 mi · 2 min · Fancy Gap Highway
37

Arrive at destination

US 52

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 158.6 miles from East Hampton, VA, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.4 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 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.6 miles or 3h 19m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cana, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Hampton, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 East Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 317.2 miles and 6h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Hampton, 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 I 85 for about 88.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.6 mi from East Hampton, VA · 3h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.6 miles from East Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.4 miles.

Arriving in Cana, VA

The final approach into Cana, 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 Cana, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
View on nps.gov
Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $15
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.76 one way

$101.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $55.31 $110.62
premium $4.78 $59.67 $119.34
diesel $5.64 $70.47 $140.94

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 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 95.2 1 $33.31 $15.23
Efficient EV 79.3 0 $27.76 $12.69
EV Truck/SUV 126.9 1 $44.41 $20.30

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

East Hampton, VA

Evening in East Hampton on Sunday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cana, VA

Evening in Cana on Sunday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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 cooler 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 East Hampton, VA to Cana, VA covers 317.2 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 I 85, Portsmouth Boulevard, Julian R Allsbrook Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.6 miles from East Hampton, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.76 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 25 significant decision points across 317.2 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 2.7 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.7 miles (US 421 / Salem Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Hampton, VA and Cana, VA, road signs point toward Murfreesboro and Weldon.

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