Abingdon, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Abingdon, VA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 335 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Abingdon, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
416.4 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
4h 18m
Harrisonburg, VA
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Trips from Abingdon, VA
Driving from Abingdon, VA
The typical drive from Abingdon, VA covers about 335 miles and takes around 6h 19m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 416 miles (7h 48m), while the shortest is just 232 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Abingdon, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (416.4 mi, 7h 48m), Chesapeake, VA (405.3 mi, 7h 36m), Suffolk, VA (380.7 mi, 7h 27m), Charlottesville, VA (240.9 mi, 4h 28m), and Harrisonburg, VA (231.6 mi, 4h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 335-mile trip from Abingdon, VA, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Abingdon, VA and 0 routes heading into Abingdon, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 232 to 416 miles.
The longest mapped route from Abingdon, VA covers 416 miles and takes approximately 7h 48m. Shorter options start at just 232 miles.
The average route from Abingdon, VA runs about 335 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 335-mile trip from Abingdon, VA costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Abingdon, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Suffolk, VA and Charlottesville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Abingdon, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,332
Median Income
$54,976
Median Home Value
$217,700
Median Age
46.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Abingdon, VA at a Glance
Founded
1776
Elevation
2,087 ft
Area
8 mi²
Notable People from Abingdon, VA
A sampling of people born in Abingdon, VA.
Scott Cooper
1970
American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer (born 1970)
Francis Preston Blair
1791–1876
American newspaper editor and presidential advisor (1791-1876)
Solomon P. Sharp
1787–1825
American politician (1787–1825)
Ben Chafin
1960–2021
American politician
Rick Boucher
1946
American politician in Virginia (born 1946)
Walter P. Brownlow
1851–1910
American politician (1851-1910)
Coy Craft
1997
American soccer player
Henry Warren Ogden
1842–1905
Confederate States of America Army officer and American politician (1842-1905)
Granville Henderson Oury
1825–1891
American politician (1825-1891)
City data from Wikidata (Q137919), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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