Dumfries, VA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Dumfries, VA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 76-mile quick runs to 204-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Dumfries, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
204.4 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
1h 31m
Richmond, VA
Plan Around Dumfries, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dumfries, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dumfries, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dumfries, VA
Driving from Dumfries, VA
Expect an average of 153 miles and about 3h 3m behind the wheel when leaving Dumfries, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 204 miles (4h 18m), while the shortest is just 76 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Dumfries, VA are Roanoke, VA (204.4 mi, 4h 18m), Virginia Beach, VA (178.9 mi, 3h 31m), Suffolk, VA (168.5 mi, 3h 22m), East Hampton, VA (149.2 mi, 2h 52m), and Newport News, VA (141 mi, 2h 41m). 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 153-mile trip from Dumfries, VA, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Dumfries, VA and 1 routes heading into Dumfries, VA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 76 to 204 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dumfries, VA covers 204 miles and takes approximately 4h 18m. Shorter options start at just 76 miles.
The average route from Dumfries, VA runs about 153 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 153-mile trip from Dumfries, VA costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dumfries, VA include Roanoke, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Suffolk, VA and East Hampton, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dumfries, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,749
Median Income
$78,373
Median Home Value
$303,700
Median Age
31.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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