Colonial Heights, VA Road Trips

With 17 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Colonial Heights, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 102 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Colonial Heights, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

independent city in Virginia, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

150.7 mi

Leesburg, VA

Quickest Drive

33m

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.

Arlington, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 125.3 mi · 2h 34m Charlottesville, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 90.1 mi · 1h 50m

Continue From Colonial Heights, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Colonial Heights, VA to Leesburg, VA 150.7 mi · 3h 9m Colonial Heights, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 150.3 mi · 2h 56m Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA 139.1 mi · 2h 55m Colonial Heights, VA to McLean, VA 129.1 mi · 2h 37m

Trips from Colonial Heights, VA

Colonial Heights, VA to Leesburg, VA

150.7 mi 3h 9m

Colonial Heights, VA to Harrisonburg, VA

150.3 mi 2h 56m

Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA

139.1 mi 2h 55m

Colonial Heights, VA to McLean, VA

129.1 mi 2h 37m

Colonial Heights, VA to Alexandria, VA

124 mi 2h 30m

Colonial Heights, VA to West Lynchburg, VA

119.8 mi 2h 33m

Colonial Heights, VA to Lynchburg, VA

117.8 mi 2h 31m

Colonial Heights, VA to Manassas, VA

115.6 mi 2h 23m

Colonial Heights, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

103.2 mi 2h 21m

Colonial Heights, VA to Norfolk, VA

84 mi 1h 55m

Colonial Heights, VA to Portsmouth, VA

83.4 mi 1h 53m

Colonial Heights, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

81.3 mi 1h 52m

Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA

79.7 mi 1h 38m

Colonial Heights, VA to East Hampton, VA

79.3 mi 1h 49m

Colonial Heights, VA to South Suffolk, VA

64 mi 1h 39m

Colonial Heights, VA to Richmond, VA

23 mi 33m

Driving from Colonial Heights, VA

Expect an average of 102 miles and about 2h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Colonial Heights, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 151 miles (3h 9m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Colonial Heights, VA are Leesburg, VA (150.7 mi, 3h 9m), Harrisonburg, VA (150.3 mi, 2h 56m), Danville, VA (139.1 mi, 2h 55m), McLean, VA (129.1 mi, 2h 37m), and Alexandria, VA (124 mi, 2h 30m). 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 102-mile trip from Colonial Heights, VA, budget about $16 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Colonial Heights, VA and 3 routes heading into Colonial Heights, VA, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 151 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colonial Heights, VA covers 151 miles and takes approximately 3h 9m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Colonial Heights, VA runs about 102 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 102-mile trip from Colonial Heights, 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 Heights, VA include Leesburg, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Danville, VA and 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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destinations from Colonial Heights, VA.

Trips to Colonial Heights, VA

Arlington, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

125.3 mi 2h 34m

Charlottesville, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

90.1 mi 1h 50m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Colonial Heights, VA that also have route pages.

Richmond, VA 23 mi · 33m South Suffolk, VA 64 mi · 1h 39m East Hampton, VA 79.3 mi · 1h 49m Newport News, VA 79.7 mi · 1h 38m Portsmouth Heights, VA 81.3 mi · 1h 52m Portsmouth, VA 83.4 mi · 1h 53m Norfolk, VA 84 mi · 1h 55m Virginia Beach, VA 103.2 mi · 2h 21m

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