Purcellville, VA Road Trips
Purcellville, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 203-mile quick runs to 222-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Purcellville, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
254.4 mi
Danville, VA
Quickest Drive
3h 55m
Roanoke, VA
Plan Around Purcellville, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Purcellville, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Purcellville, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Purcellville, VA
Driving from Purcellville, VA
Expect an average of 214 miles and about 4h 23m behind the wheel when leaving Purcellville, VA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 222 miles (4h 42m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Purcellville, VA most often head toward Suffolk, VA (222.2 mi, 4h 42m), Norfolk, VA (217.3 mi, 4h 33m), and Roanoke, VA (203.4 mi, 3h 55m). 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 214-mile trip from Purcellville, VA, budget about $33 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Purcellville, VA and 5 routes heading into Purcellville, VA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 222 miles.
The longest mapped route from Purcellville, VA covers 222 miles and takes approximately 4h 42m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Purcellville, VA runs about 214 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 214-mile trip from Purcellville, VA costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Purcellville, VA include Suffolk, VA, Norfolk, VA and Roanoke, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Purcellville, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,974
Median Income
$162,981
Median Home Value
$594,000
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Purcellville, VA at a Glance
Founded
1908
Elevation
574 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Purcellville, VA
A sampling of people born in Purcellville, VA.
Reuben C. Baker
1872–1957
Oil industry tool pioneer (1872-1957)
City data from Wikidata (Q1376808), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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