Bristow, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Bristow, VA is a local road trip base with 23 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 34-mile quick runs to 215-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bristow, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

23

Longest Drive

215.3 mi

Roanoke, VA

Quickest Drive

44m

Arlington, VA

Plan Around Bristow, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bristow, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Roanoke, VA to Bristow, VA 213.4 mi · 4h 2m Virginia Beach, VA to Bristow, VA 195.2 mi · 3h 57m Suffolk, VA to Bristow, VA 184.9 mi · 3h 47m Portsmouth, VA to Bristow, VA 184.5 mi · 3h 40m

Continue From Bristow, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bristow, VA to Roanoke, VA 215.3 mi · 3h 25m Bristow, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 194.9 mi · 3h 22m Bristow, VA to Chesapeake, VA 189.2 mi · 3h 13m Bristow, VA to Portsmouth, VA 186 mi · 3h 16m

Trips from Bristow, VA

Bristow, VA to Roanoke, VA

215.3 mi 3h 25m

Bristow, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

194.9 mi 3h 22m

Bristow, VA to Chesapeake, VA

189.2 mi 3h 13m

Bristow, VA to Portsmouth, VA

186 mi 3h 16m

Bristow, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

182.9 mi 3h 9m

Bristow, VA to Norfolk, VA

180.4 mi 3h 9m

Bristow, VA to Suffolk, VA

178.6 mi 3h 19m

Bristow, VA to Hampton, VA

164.6 mi 2h 46m

Bristow, VA to Newport News, VA

157.1 mi 2h 38m

Bristow, VA to Alexandria, VA

42.9 mi 53m

Bristow, VA to Arlington, VA

34.3 mi 44m

Driving from Bristow, VA

On average, trips departing from Bristow, VA run 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 215 miles (3h 25m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bristow, VA most often head toward Roanoke, VA (215.3 mi, 3h 25m), Virginia Beach, VA (194.9 mi, 3h 22m), Chesapeake, VA (189.2 mi, 3h 13m), Portsmouth, VA (186 mi, 3h 16m), and Portsmouth Heights, VA (182.9 mi, 3h 9m). 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 157-mile trip from Bristow, VA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Bristow, VA and 12 routes heading into Bristow, VA, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 215 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bristow, VA covers 215 miles and takes approximately 3h 25m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.

The average route from Bristow, VA runs about 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 157-mile trip from Bristow, VA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bristow, VA include Roanoke, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Chesapeake, VA and Portsmouth, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.