Petersburg, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Petersburg, VA is a convenient base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 47-mile quick runs to 231-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Petersburg, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
231.3 mi
Danville, VA
Quickest Drive
1h 4m
Leesburg, VA
Plan Around Petersburg, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Petersburg, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Petersburg, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Petersburg, VA
Driving from Petersburg, VA
The typical drive from Petersburg, VA covers about 135 miles and takes around 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 231 miles (4h 39m), while the shortest is just 47 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Petersburg, VA are Danville, VA (231.3 mi, 4h 39m), Hampton, VA (188.1 mi, 3h 49m), Lynchburg, VA (165 mi, 3h 17m), Richmond, VA (115.8 mi, 2h 29m), and Alexandria, VA (64.9 mi, 1h 20m). 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 135-mile trip from Petersburg, VA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Petersburg, VA and 6 routes heading into Petersburg, VA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 231 miles.
The longest mapped route from Petersburg, VA covers 231 miles and takes approximately 4h 39m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.
The average route from Petersburg, VA runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Petersburg, VA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Petersburg, VA include Danville, VA, Hampton, VA, Lynchburg, VA and Richmond, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Petersburg, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
33,365
Median Income
$50,741
Median Home Value
$157,900
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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