Road Trips from Chesapeake, VA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
50
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
43
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
23 total in this range
Gainesville, VA
3h 56m192.5 mi one way
Lorton, VA
3h 32m177.9 mi one way
Appomattox, VA
3h 49m170.6 mi one way
Bowling Green, VA
2h 38m129 mi one way
Chase City, VA
3h 13m138.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
Bridgewater, VA
4h 17m220.1 mi one way
Altavista, VA
4h 46m207.2 mi one way
Claypool Hill, VA
7h 55m414.2 mi one way
Rustburg, VA
4h 17m189.7 mi one way
Weyers Cave, VA
4h 8m212.8 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Bridgewater, VA
4h 17m220.1 mi one way
Gainesville, VA
3h 56m192.5 mi one way
Lorton, VA
3h 32m177.9 mi one way
Appomattox, VA
3h 49m170.6 mi one way
Alexandria, VA
3h 50m191.8 mi one way
Amherst, VA
4h 13m191.9 mi one way
Virginia Beach, VA
28m19.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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