Road Trips from Virginia Beach, VA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
23
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Full-day getaway
14 total in this range
Charlottesville, VA
3h 29m177.3 mi one way
Burke, VA
3h 57m196.7 mi one way
Woodlake, VA
2h 42m126.6 mi one way
Falmouth, VA
3h 11m157.9 mi one way
Central Garage, VA
2h 19m105.4 mi one way
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Danville, VA
4h 44m213.6 mi one way
Alexandria, VA
4h 3m203.9 mi one way
Fort Hunt, VA
4h 3m199 mi one way
Petersburg, VA
4h 30m217.8 mi one way
Concord, VA
4h 21m206 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Danville, VA
4h 44m213.6 mi one way
Alexandria, VA
4h 3m203.9 mi one way
Williamsburg, VA
1h 23m58.7 mi one way
Fort Hunt, VA
4h 3m199 mi one way
Danville, VA
4h 44m213.6 mi one way
Alexandria, VA
4h 3m203.9 mi one way
Suffolk, VA
55m40.7 mi one way
Amherst, VA
4h 28m206.6 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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