Bensley, VA Road Trips
Bensley, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 88 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bensley, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
114.9 mi
Arlington, VA
Quickest Drive
17m
Richmond, VA
Plan Around Bensley, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bensley, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bensley, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bensley, VA
Bensley, VA to Arlington, VA
Bensley, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Bensley, VA to Portsmouth, VA
Bensley, VA to Chesapeake, VA
Bensley, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA
Bensley, VA to Norfolk, VA
Bensley, VA to Hampton, VA
Bensley, VA to Richmond, VA
Driving from Bensley, VA
Expect an average of 88 miles and about 1h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Bensley, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 115 miles (2h 19m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bensley, VA most often head toward Arlington, VA (114.9 mi, 2h 19m), Virginia Beach, VA (109.3 mi, 2h 14m), Portsmouth, VA (99.1 mi, 2h), Chesapeake, VA (98.2 mi, 2h 3m), and Portsmouth Heights, VA (97.3 mi, 1h 59m). 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 88-mile trip from Bensley, VA, budget about $14 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Bensley, VA and 2 routes heading into Bensley, VA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 115 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bensley, VA covers 115 miles and takes approximately 2h 19m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Bensley, VA runs about 88 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 88-mile trip from Bensley, VA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bensley, VA include Arlington, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA and Chesapeake, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bensley, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,819
Median Income
$49,695
Median Home Value
$199,100
Median Age
29.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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