Road Trips from Portsmouth, VA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
42
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
30
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Full-day getaway
23 total in this range
Gainesville, VA
3h 52m193.9 mi one way
Bull Run, VA
3h 46m189.3 mi one way
Fort Hunt, VA
3h 46m188.3 mi one way
Burke, VA
3h 40m186 mi one way
Falmouth, VA
2h 54m147.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
13 total in this range
Roanoke, VA
5h 20m247.5 mi one way
Richlands, VA
7h 58m419.8 mi one way
Dranesville, VA
4h 3m207 mi one way
Countryside, VA
4h 10m210.6 mi one way
Belmont, VA
4h 18m218.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Gainesville, VA
3h 52m193.9 mi one way
Bull Run, VA
3h 46m189.3 mi one way
Fort Hunt, VA
3h 46m188.3 mi one way
Roanoke, VA
5h 20m247.5 mi one way
Leesburg, VA
4h 25m219.9 mi one way
Alexandria, VA
3h 46m193.2 mi one way
Virginia Beach, VA
30m20.2 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.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Portsmouth, VA city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.