Clifton Forge, VA Road Trips
Clifton Forge, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 212-mile quick runs to 273-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Clifton Forge, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
272.5 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
3h 58m
Arlington, VA
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Trips from Clifton Forge, VA
Clifton Forge, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
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Clifton Forge, VA to Newport News, VA
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Clifton Forge, VA to Arlington, VA
Driving from Clifton Forge, VA
On average, trips departing from Clifton Forge, VA run 243 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 34m. 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 273 miles (5h 10m), while the shortest is just 212 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Clifton Forge, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (272.5 mi, 5h 10m), Portsmouth, VA (262.2 mi, 4h 56m), Norfolk, VA (257.1 mi, 4h 54m), East Hampton, VA (242.7 mi, 4h 32m), and Newport News, VA (234.6 mi, 4h 21m). 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 243-mile trip from Clifton Forge, VA, budget about $38 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Clifton Forge, VA and 0 routes heading into Clifton Forge, VA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 212 to 273 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clifton Forge, VA covers 273 miles and takes approximately 5h 10m. Shorter options start at just 212 miles.
The average route from Clifton Forge, VA runs about 243 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 243-mile trip from Clifton Forge, VA costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton Forge, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Norfolk, VA and East Hampton, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clifton Forge, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,483
Median Income
$33,107
Median Home Value
$106,900
Median Age
46.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Clifton Forge, VA
A sampling of people born in Clifton Forge, VA.
Gary Ray Bowles
1962–2019
American serial killer (1962–2019)
Roger Arliner Young
1889–1964
American zoologist (1889–1964)
Richard Lawrence Hoffman
1927–2012
U.S. zoologist (1927–2012)
Kent Ford
1931–2023
American astronomer
William Overstreet Jr.
1921–2013
American fighter pilot (1921-2013)
Lisa Disbrow
1962
US Air Force officer and defense civilian servant
Walker Banks
1947
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q1373469), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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