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Waynesboro, VA Road Trips

Waynesboro, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 27-mile quick runs to 191-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waynesboro, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Waynesboro, VA, VA

Photo: Eric Joseph

Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

190.8 mi

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Quickest Drive

37m

Charlottesville, VA

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Trips from Waynesboro, VA

Driving from Waynesboro, VA

On average, trips departing from Waynesboro, VA run 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 191 miles (3h 41m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Waynesboro, VA are Portsmouth Heights, VA (190.8 mi, 3h 41m), Newport News, VA (165 mi, 3h 7m), Leesburg, VA (135.7 mi, 2h 46m), Manassas, VA (107 mi, 2h 33m), and Charlottesville, VA (27.3 mi, 37m). 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 125-mile trip from Waynesboro, VA, budget about $19 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Waynesboro, VA and 0 routes heading into Waynesboro, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 191 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waynesboro, VA covers 191 miles and takes approximately 3h 41m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Waynesboro, VA runs about 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 125-mile trip from Waynesboro, VA costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Waynesboro, VA include Portsmouth Heights, VA, Newport News, VA, Leesburg, VA and Manassas, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Waynesboro, VA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

22,574

Median Income

$56,364

Median Home Value

$236,600

Median Age

38.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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