Fairfax, VA Road Trips
Fairfax, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 191-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fairfax, VA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
191.2 mi
South Suffolk, VA
Quickest Drive
20m
McLean, VA
Plan Around Fairfax, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fairfax, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fairfax, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, VA to Portsmouth, VA
Fairfax, VA to Chesapeake, VA
Fairfax, VA to Norfolk, VA
Fairfax, VA to East Hampton, VA
Fairfax, VA to Harrisonburg, VA
Fairfax, VA to Leesburg, VA
Fairfax, VA to McLean, VA
Driving from Fairfax, VA
The typical drive from Fairfax, VA covers about 127 miles and takes around 2h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 191 miles (3h 49m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fairfax, VA most often head toward Portsmouth, VA (190.5 mi, 3h 47m), Chesapeake, VA (189.6 mi, 3h 49m), Norfolk, VA (185.4 mi, 3h 44m), East Hampton, VA (171 mi, 3h 23m), and Harrisonburg, VA (115.1 mi, 2h 12m). 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 127-mile trip from Fairfax, VA, budget about $20 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 7 mapped routes leaving Fairfax, VA and 4 routes heading into Fairfax, VA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 191 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fairfax, VA covers 191 miles and takes approximately 3h 49m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Fairfax, VA runs about 127 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 127-mile trip from Fairfax, VA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fairfax, VA include Portsmouth, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA and East Hampton, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fairfax, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,478
Median Income
$132,774
Median Home Value
$677,400
Median Age
37.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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