Fredericksburg, VA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Fredericksburg, VA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 55-mile quick runs to 191-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fredericksburg, VA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
191.2 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
1h 10m
Richmond, VA
Plan Around Fredericksburg, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fredericksburg, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fredericksburg, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fredericksburg, VA
Driving from Fredericksburg, VA
The typical drive from Fredericksburg, VA covers about 139 miles and takes around 2h 53m. 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 56m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fredericksburg, VA most often head toward Roanoke, VA (191.2 mi, 3h 56m), Virginia Beach, VA (157.9 mi, 3h 10m), Suffolk, VA (147.5 mi, 3h 1m), West Lynchburg, VA (140.7 mi, 3h 10m), and Richmond, VA (55.3 mi, 1h 10m). 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 139-mile trip from Fredericksburg, VA, budget about $22 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 5 mapped routes leaving Fredericksburg, VA and 2 routes heading into Fredericksburg, VA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 191 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fredericksburg, VA covers 191 miles and takes approximately 3h 56m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.
The average route from Fredericksburg, VA runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Fredericksburg, VA costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fredericksburg, VA include Roanoke, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Suffolk, VA and West Lynchburg, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fredericksburg, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
28,383
Median Income
$85,368
Median Home Value
$461,500
Median Age
31.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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