Colonial Beach, VA Road Trips
Colonial Beach, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 105 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Colonial Beach, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
142.1 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
1h 35m
Richmond, VA
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Trips from Colonial Beach, VA
Driving from Colonial Beach, VA
Expect an average of 105 miles and about 2h 33m behind the wheel when leaving Colonial Beach, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 142 miles (3h 26m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Colonial Beach, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (142.1 mi, 3h 26m), Chesapeake, VA (130.9 mi, 3h 14m), Hampton, VA (111.7 mi, 2h 46m), Richmond, VA (71 mi, 1h 35m), and Arlington, VA (67.7 mi, 1h 46m). 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 105-mile trip from Colonial Beach, VA, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Colonial Beach, VA and 0 routes heading into Colonial Beach, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 142 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colonial Beach, VA covers 142 miles and takes approximately 3h 26m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.
The average route from Colonial Beach, VA runs about 105 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 105-mile trip from Colonial Beach, VA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Colonial Beach, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Hampton, VA and Richmond, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Colonial Beach, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,930
Median Income
$52,119
Median Home Value
$242,800
Median Age
46.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach is a town in Westmoreland County (Virginia).
The birthplace of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States of America is not far from the town, located in Westmoreland County, Virginia on Route 205.
1 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, ☏ +1 804 224-1732 ext 227. 2 James Monroe Family Home Site. (updated Mar 2019)
Travel tips adapted from Colonial Beach 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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