Carrollton, VA Road Trips

Carrollton, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 78-mile quick runs to 228-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Carrollton, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

227.9 mi

Roanoke, VA

Quickest Drive

24m

Newport News, VA

Plan Around Carrollton, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Alexandria, VA to Carrollton, VA 178.7 mi · 3h 34m Virginia Beach, VA to Carrollton, VA 39.7 mi · 58m Chesapeake, VA to Carrollton, VA 23.5 mi · 36m Norfolk, VA to Carrollton, VA 22 mi · 34m

Continue From Carrollton, VA

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

Carrollton, VA to Roanoke, VA 227.9 mi · 4h 51m Carrollton, VA to Richmond, VA 78.3 mi · 1h 41m

Trips from Carrollton, VA

Carrollton, VA to Roanoke, VA

227.9 mi 4h 51m

Carrollton, VA to Richmond, VA

78.3 mi 1h 41m

Driving from Carrollton, VA

On average, trips departing from Carrollton, VA run 153 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 51m), while the shortest is just 78 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Carrollton, VA most often head toward Roanoke, VA (227.9 mi, 4h 51m) and Richmond, VA (78.3 mi, 1h 41m). 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 153-mile trip from Carrollton, VA, budget about $24 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Carrollton, VA and 9 routes heading into Carrollton, VA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 78 to 228 miles.

The longest mapped route from Carrollton, VA covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 51m. Shorter options start at just 78 miles.

The average route from Carrollton, VA runs about 153 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 153-mile trip from Carrollton, VA costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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