Stuart, VA Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Stuart, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 259 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Stuart, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
312.7 mi
Alexandria, VA
Quickest Drive
4h 26m
Richmond, VA
Plan Around Stuart, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Stuart, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Stuart, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Stuart, VA
Driving from Stuart, VA
Expect an average of 259 miles and about 5h 33m behind the wheel when leaving Stuart, VA. 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 313 miles (6h 10m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Stuart, VA are Alexandria, VA (312.7 mi, 6h 10m), Virginia Beach, VA (269.4 mi, 5h 59m), Chesapeake, VA (252.5 mi, 5h 37m), and Richmond, VA (202.5 mi, 4h 26m). 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 259-mile trip from Stuart, VA, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Stuart, VA and 4 routes heading into Stuart, VA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 313 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stuart, VA covers 313 miles and takes approximately 6h 10m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Stuart, VA runs about 259 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 259-mile trip from Stuart, VA costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Stuart, VA include Alexandria, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Chesapeake, VA and Richmond, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Stuart, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,681
Median Income
$41,500
Median Home Value
$177,700
Median Age
49.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Stuart, VA at a Glance
Founded
1792
Elevation
1,345 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Stuart, VA
A sampling of people born in Stuart, VA.
Gerald L. Baliles
1940–2019
Governor of Virginia (1940-2019)
Glen Wood
1925–2019
American NASCAR driver and team owner (1925-2019)
George Booker
1821–1883
American politician (1821-1883)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Stuart, VA.
Patrick County Courthouse
county courthouse in Stuart, United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q1094424), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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