Bristow, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Bristow, VA is a local road trip base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 93-mile quick runs to 214-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bristow, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
214.3 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
48m
Arlington, VA
Plan Around Bristow, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bristow, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bristow, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bristow, VA
Bristow, VA to Roanoke, VA
Bristow, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Bristow, VA to Portsmouth, VA
Bristow, VA to Suffolk, VA
Bristow, VA to Chesapeake, VA
Bristow, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA
Bristow, VA to Norfolk, VA
Bristow, VA to Hampton, VA
Bristow, VA to Newport News, VA
Bristow, VA to Richmond, VA
Driving from Bristow, VA
On average, trips departing from Bristow, VA run 174 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 214 miles (4h 3m), while the shortest is just 93 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bristow, VA most often head toward Roanoke, VA (214.3 mi, 4h 3m), Virginia Beach, VA (195.2 mi, 3h 55m), Portsmouth, VA (184.9 mi, 3h 41m), Suffolk, VA (184.8 mi, 3h 47m), and Chesapeake, VA (184 mi, 3h 43m). 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 174-mile trip from Bristow, VA, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Bristow, VA and 2 routes heading into Bristow, VA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 93 to 214 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bristow, VA covers 214 miles and takes approximately 4h 3m. Shorter options start at just 93 miles.
The average route from Bristow, VA runs about 174 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 174-mile trip from Bristow, VA costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bristow, VA include Roanoke, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA and Suffolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Bristow, VA
Bristow is a town in Northern Virginia, in the process of being swallowed up by the expanding suburbs of Manassas.
Bristow is a rapidly-growing town. In 2000 the population of Bristow was 8,910, but the 2014 estimate is 29,000. It is mostly white and moderately wealthy.
St Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Rd, ☏ +1 703 361-0106. Dawn to dusk. A monastery that’s open to public, has some things to see. (updated Sep 2020)
Bristow is about 2 miles from I-66 exit 44. Route 28 passes through the center of Bristow. Mananas Regional Airport is minutes away from Bristow by car. Mananas and Bristow/Broad Run are the local rail stations.
Driving would be the best mode of transportation. There are also a few bus stops around the town. Uber and other rideshare services are available.
Travel tips adapted from Bristow (Virginia) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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