Origin
Saltville, VA
Afternoon in Saltville on Friday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saltville, VA to East Hampton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
376 mi
605 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
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6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saltville, VA
Airam Dato-on
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Saltville, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 376 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Worthy Boulevard, I 81 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.80 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188 miles from Saltville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 376 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 3m drive with frequent turns across 376 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, 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 Saltville, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Worthy Boulevard | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 258 South | — | — |
| US 258 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saltville, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
62 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto Worthy Boulevard
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Worthy Boulevard
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
8
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 64 East: Richmond
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
11
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
13
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum
16
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southerland Drive
17
Arrive at your destination
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188 miles from Saltville, VA, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
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 83 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188 miles or 3h 31m 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 56m
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 Saltville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saltville, VA
This is one driving day of about 376 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Saltville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188 mi from Saltville, VA · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188 miles from Saltville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$58.80 one way
$117.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $64.29 | $128.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $69.59 | $139.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.02 | $166.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.8 | 1 | $39.48 | $18.05 |
| Efficient EV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.64 | $24.06 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Afternoon in East Hampton on Friday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 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
7h 3m 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 Saltville, VA to East Hampton, VA covers 376 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Worthy Boulevard, I 81 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188 miles from Saltville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.80 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saltville, VA to East Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saltville, VA to East Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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