Fall Road Trips in Virginia

Routes

Avg Distance

445 mi

Avg Drive

8h 32m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Jul 19, 2026

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Virginia in the fall offers a vibrant tapestry of autumn colors across its diverse landscapes. With 30 routes averaging 445 miles and over 8 hours, you can explore everything from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast. The drives boast scores up to 8 and elevations reaching 2,600 feet, providing ample opportunity to witness the season's spectacular foliage.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.75/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$62–$72

One-way, ~445 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~156 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

Climate through the year: Virginia

Virginia peaks at around 90°F in Jul and cools to 48°F / 29°F in Jan. Wettest month is Aug at ~4.9 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	48	29	3.2	3.7
Feb	52	30	2.6	2.2
Mar	60	37	4	1.1
Apr	70	46	3.2	—
May	78	56	4	—
Jun	86	65	4.6	—
Jul	90	69	4.4	—
Aug	88	68	4.9	—
Sep peak	81	61	4.6	—
Oct peak	71	49	3.4	—
Nov peak	60	39	3.1	—
Dec	52	32	3.5	1.8

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for VA — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Virginia routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Virginia that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 445 miles).

Current regular gas averages $3.75/gallon in Virginia (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $62 and $72. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Virginia typically sees daytime highs in the 60–81°F range with about 3.7 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

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