Stafford, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Stafford, VA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 39-mile quick runs to 167-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Stafford, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
193.1 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
50m
Alexandria, VA
Plan Around Stafford, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Stafford, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Stafford, VA
Driving from Stafford, VA
On average, trips departing from Stafford, VA run 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 167 miles (3h 16m), while the shortest is just 39 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Stafford, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (167.4 mi, 3h 16m), Suffolk, VA (157 mi, 3h 8m), Richmond, VA (64.8 mi, 1h 16m), and Alexandria, VA (38.9 mi, 50m). 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 Stafford, VA, budget about $17 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 4 mapped routes leaving Stafford, VA and 3 routes heading into Stafford, VA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 39 to 167 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stafford, VA covers 167 miles and takes approximately 3h 16m. Shorter options start at just 39 miles.
The average route from Stafford, VA runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. 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 Stafford, 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 Stafford, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Suffolk, VA, Richmond, VA and Alexandria, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Stafford, VA
Stafford is the county seat of Stafford County, Virginia.
1 Aquia Episcopal Church, 2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy, ☏ +1 540 659-4007, [email protected]. An active church built built in 1711. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve, 81 Raven Rd (located next to Widewater State Park), ☏ +1 804 786-7951. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Public Quarry, 191 Coal Landing Road (At Government Island), ☏ +1 540 658-4871. Old rock quarry for many early area landmarks. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Stafford Civil War Park, 400 Mt Hope Church Rd, ☏ +1 540 658-4864. Has a number of walking trails and picnic areas. (updated Jun 2017)
There are many decent restaurants in Stafford, as it serves as a center of sorts for the folks living in the rural surroundings. Athalia's Seafood and Southern Cuisine, 60 Susa Dr, ☏ +1 504 307-0520. Tu-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su noon-6PM. A simple, full-service restaurant, no doubt. But the kitchen turns out the best soul food you'll find for 50 miles. $8-15. Kabob Corner, 1515 Stafford Market Pl, ☏ +1 504 288-8008. M-Th Su 11AM-10PM, Sa 11AM-11PM. A simple kabob place (Afghan), that's just really good. Table seating, but plenty of take out business. The kabobs are great, but so are the veggie specialties. $6-13.
There are many highway motels, north of the town center at Exit 143. 1 Fairfield Inn & Suites Quantico Stafford, 2784 Jefferson Davis Hwy, ☏ +1 540 720-1299. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Holiday Inn Express Quantico - Stafford, 15 Salisbury Dr, ☏ +1 540 659-3600, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Dec 2017)
Stafford County Offices are at Exit 140 just off I-95.
Travel tips adapted from Stafford (Virginia) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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