Colonial Beach, VA Road Trips

Colonial Beach, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Colonial Beach, VA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Sarah O'Shea

Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

129.7 mi

Chesapeake, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 35m

Richmond, VA

Plan Around Colonial Beach, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA 111 mi · 2h 45m

Continue From Colonial Beach, VA

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

Colonial Beach, VA to Chesapeake, VA 129.7 mi · 2h 41m Colonial Beach, VA to Hampton, VA 111.7 mi · 2h 46m Colonial Beach, VA to Richmond, VA 71 mi · 1h 35m Colonial Beach, VA to Arlington, VA 67.7 mi · 1h 46m

Trips from Colonial Beach, VA

Colonial Beach, VA to Chesapeake, VA

129.7 mi 2h 41m

Colonial Beach, VA to Hampton, VA

111.7 mi 2h 46m

Colonial Beach, VA to Richmond, VA

71 mi 1h 35m

Colonial Beach, VA to Arlington, VA

67.7 mi 1h 46m

Driving from Colonial Beach, VA

Expect an average of 95 miles and about 2h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Colonial Beach, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 130 miles (2h 46m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Colonial Beach, VA include Chesapeake, VA (129.7 mi, 2h 41m), Hampton, VA (111.7 mi, 2h 46m), Richmond, VA (71 mi, 1h 35m), and Arlington, VA (67.7 mi, 1h 46m). 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 95-mile trip from Colonial Beach, VA, budget about $15 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 4 mapped routes leaving Colonial Beach, VA and 1 routes heading into Colonial Beach, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 130 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colonial Beach, VA covers 130 miles and takes approximately 2h 46m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.

The average route from Colonial Beach, VA runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Colonial Beach, VA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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

Short Drives from Colonial Beach, VA

Chesapeake, VA 129.7 mi Hampton, VA 111.7 mi Richmond, VA 71 mi Arlington, VA 67.7 mi

Trips to Colonial Beach, VA

Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA

111 mi 2h 45m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Colonial Beach, VA that also have route pages.

Arlington, VA 67.7 mi · 1h 46m Richmond, VA 71 mi · 1h 35m Hampton, VA 111.7 mi · 2h 46m Chesapeake, VA 129.7 mi · 2h 41m