Road Trips from Alexandria, VA
You're looking for a weekend escape from Alexandria, VA. The options here offer a good mix for various trip lengths. For a quick half-day drive, Dumfries is an easy option. If you're up for a longer drive with historical parks, destinations like Farmville and Halifax are within reach. Several routes feature a high drive score and primarily flat terrain, making them suitable for a relaxed drive, with some offering access to significant historical sites like Petersburg National Battlefield.
Total Routes
20
Shortest
2.3h
With Parks Nearby
20
Full-day getaway
12 total in this range
Blackstone, VA
3h 17m155.6 mi one way
A solid choice for a longer day trip, this 155.6-mile drive takes about 3.3 hours. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and includes access to Petersburg National Battlefield, a significant historical stop. The terrain is mostly flat, making for a comfortable ride.
Farmville, VA
3h 25m163.2 mi one way
This 163.2-mile route offers a 3.4-hour drive with a high score of 9. It stands out by including two significant parks: Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat, providing an easy driving experience.
Franklin, VA
3h 46m185 mi one way
At 185 miles and 3.8 hours, this drive has a profile of mixed highway and surface roads. It's longer than Farmville but still offers a high drive score of 9. You'll have access to Petersburg National Battlefield along the way. The terrain is mostly flat.
Victoria, VA
3h 38m169.5 mi one way
This destination is 169.5 miles away, requiring about 3.6 hours of driving. The route maintains a high drive score of 9 and includes Petersburg National Battlefield as a nearby park. The terrain is predominantly flat, ensuring a smooth journey.
Rushmere, VA
3h 17m167.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Halifax, VA
4h 23m211 mi one way
This is a longer drive at 211 miles, taking about 4.4 hours. The route uses a mix of highway and surface roads and includes access to Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Mountain Road, VA
4h 28m214.5 mi one way
Covering 214.5 miles over 4.5 hours, this route offers a high drive score and includes two major historical parks: Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. It uses mixed highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain.
Danville, VA
5h 7m243.1 mi one way
At 243.1 miles and 5.1 hours, this is one of the longer drives. It features a mix of highway and surface roads and provides access to Petersburg National Battlefield. The terrain is mostly flat, and the drive score remains high at 9.
Concord, VA
4h198.1 mi one way
This 198.1-mile trip will take you about 4 hours. The route is a mix of highway and surface roads and includes Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat, and the drive score is a high 9.
Mount Hermon, VA
5h 14m236 mi one way
This route is the longest at 236 miles, taking approximately 5.2 hours. It offers access to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Booker T Washington National Monument, and Shenandoah National Park. The terrain is gently rolling.
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Blackstone, VA
3h 17m155.6 mi one way
Halifax, VA
4h 23m211 mi one way
Farmville, VA
3h 25m163.2 mi one way
Mountain Road, VA
4h 28m214.5 mi one way
Blackstone, VA
3h 17m155.6 mi one way
Farmville, VA
3h 25m163.2 mi one way
Danville, VA
5h 7m243.1 mi one way
Franklin, VA
3h 46m185 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for exploring the historical parks like Appomattox Court House, accessible on several of these mostly flat, day-trip routes.
Summer
Summer drives are well-suited to the mostly flat terrain and high drive scores, with opportunities to visit parks like Petersburg National Battlefield.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives with gently rolling terrain, and the historical parks remain accessible on these routes.
Winter
Winter travel is feasible on the mostly flat terrain and highway-focused routes, though park accessibility might vary.
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