Colonial Heights, VA Road Trips
Colonial Heights, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 363 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Colonial Heights, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
367.4 mi
South Suffolk, VA
Quickest Drive
3h 47m
Danville, VA
Plan Around Colonial Heights, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Colonial Heights, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Colonial Heights, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Colonial Heights, VA
Driving from Colonial Heights, VA
Expect an average of 363 miles and about 6h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Colonial Heights, VA. 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 363 miles (6h 43m), while the shortest is just 363 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Colonial Heights, VA include McLean, VA (363.1 mi, 6h 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 363-mile trip from Colonial Heights, VA, budget about $57 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Colonial Heights, VA and 4 routes heading into Colonial Heights, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 363 to 363 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colonial Heights, VA covers 363 miles and takes approximately 6h 43m. Shorter options start at just 363 miles.
The average route from Colonial Heights, VA runs about 363 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 363-mile trip from Colonial Heights, VA costs roughly $57 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 Heights, VA include McLean, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Colonial Heights, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,210
Median Income
$76,250
Median Home Value
$231,700
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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