Annandale, VA Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Annandale, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 233-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Annandale, VA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
233.4 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
17m
McLean, VA
Plan Around Annandale, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Annandale, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Annandale, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Annandale, VA
Annandale, VA to Roanoke, VA
Annandale, VA to Portsmouth, VA
Annandale, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA
Annandale, VA to Norfolk, VA
Annandale, VA to East Hampton, VA
Annandale, VA to Leesburg, VA
Annandale, VA to McLean, VA
Driving from Annandale, VA
The typical drive from Annandale, VA covers about 144 miles and takes around 2h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 233 miles (4h 24m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Annandale, VA most often head toward Roanoke, VA (233.4 mi, 4h 24m), Portsmouth, VA (190.2 mi, 3h 44m), Portsmouth Heights, VA (188.5 mi, 3h 42m), Norfolk, VA (185.1 mi, 3h 41m), and East Hampton, VA (170.8 mi, 3h 19m). 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 144-mile trip from Annandale, VA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Annandale, VA and 4 routes heading into Annandale, VA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 233 miles.
The longest mapped route from Annandale, VA covers 233 miles and takes approximately 4h 24m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Annandale, VA runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Annandale, VA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Annandale, VA include Roanoke, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth Heights, VA and Norfolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Annandale, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
41,982
Median Income
$112,872
Median Home Value
$650,100
Median Age
40.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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