Pennington Gap, VA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Pennington Gap, VA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 357 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Pennington Gap, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
487.8 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
4h 2m
Roanoke, VA
Plan Around Pennington Gap, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pennington Gap, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pennington Gap, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pennington Gap, VA
Driving from Pennington Gap, VA
The typical drive from Pennington Gap, VA covers about 357 miles and takes around 6h 51m. 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 488 miles (9h 19m), while the shortest is just 205 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Pennington Gap, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (487.8 mi, 9h 19m), Richmond, VA (379.2 mi, 7h 13m), and Roanoke, VA (205.3 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $4.12 per gallon. For the typical 357-mile trip from Pennington Gap, VA, budget about $58 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 3 mapped routes leaving Pennington Gap, VA and 2 routes heading into Pennington Gap, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 205 to 488 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pennington Gap, VA covers 488 miles and takes approximately 9h 19m. Shorter options start at just 205 miles.
The average route from Pennington Gap, VA runs about 357 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.12/gallon for regular), the average 357-mile trip from Pennington Gap, VA costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pennington Gap, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Richmond, VA and Roanoke, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pennington Gap, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,020
Median Income
$22,857
Median Home Value
$86,900
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Pennington Gap, VA
A sampling of people born in Pennington Gap, VA.
Carol S. Wood
1945
American mathematician & academic
William C. Wampler
1926–2012
American congressman for Virginia (1926-2012)
City data from Wikidata (Q1373754), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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