Colonial Heights, VA Road Trips
Colonial Heights, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 351 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
7
Longest Drive
411.7 mi
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Quickest Drive
5h 51m
Richmond, 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 351 miles and about 6h 30m 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 374 miles (6h 56m), while the shortest is just 317 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Colonial Heights, VA include Alexandria, VA (373.8 mi, 6h 56m), McLean, VA (363.1 mi, 6h 43m), and Richmond, VA (316.7 mi, 5h 51m). 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 351-mile trip from Colonial Heights, VA, budget about $55 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 3 mapped routes leaving Colonial Heights, VA and 4 routes heading into Colonial Heights, VA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 317 to 374 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colonial Heights, VA covers 374 miles and takes approximately 6h 56m. Shorter options start at just 317 miles.
The average route from Colonial Heights, VA runs about 351 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 351-mile trip from Colonial Heights, VA costs roughly $55 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 Alexandria, VA, McLean, VA and Richmond, 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.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Colonial Heights, VA.
Violet Bank Museum
historic plantation house and museum in Colonial Heights, Virginia
City data from Wikidata (Q501789), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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