Marion, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Marion, VA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 330 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Marion, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
387.6 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
3h 47m
Harrisonburg, VA
Plan Around Marion, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Marion, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Marion, VA
Driving from Marion, VA
On average, trips departing from Marion, VA run 330 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 16m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 388 miles (7h 17m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Marion, VA are Virginia Beach, VA (387.6 mi, 7h 17m), Portsmouth, VA (377.4 mi, 7h 3m), Suffolk, VA (351.9 mi, 6h 57m), and Harrisonburg, VA (202.8 mi, 3h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 330-mile trip from Marion, VA, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Marion, VA and 1 routes heading into Marion, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 388 miles.
The longest mapped route from Marion, VA covers 388 miles and takes approximately 7h 17m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Marion, VA runs about 330 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 330-mile trip from Marion, VA costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Marion, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Suffolk, VA and Harrisonburg, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Marion, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,694
Median Income
$37,357
Median Home Value
$160,600
Median Age
44.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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