Merrifield, VA Road Trips
Merrifield, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Merrifield, VA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
193.8 mi
South Suffolk, VA
Quickest Drive
14m
McLean, VA
Plan Around Merrifield, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Merrifield, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Merrifield, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Merrifield, VA
Driving from Merrifield, VA
The typical drive from Merrifield, VA covers about 107 miles and takes around 2h 13m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 189 miles (3h 45m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Merrifield, VA are Norfolk, VA (188.6 mi, 3h 45m), Harrisonburg, VA (119.5 mi, 2h 18m), Charlottesville, VA (104.2 mi, 2h 26m), and Alexandria, VA (15.7 mi, 24m). 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 107-mile trip from Merrifield, VA, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Merrifield, VA and 4 routes heading into Merrifield, VA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 189 miles.
The longest mapped route from Merrifield, VA covers 189 miles and takes approximately 3h 45m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Merrifield, VA runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Merrifield, VA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Merrifield, VA include Norfolk, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Charlottesville, VA and Alexandria, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Merrifield, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,549
Median Income
$136,173
Median Home Value
$637,600
Median Age
34.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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