Fairfax, VA Road Trips
Fairfax, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 189-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fairfax, VA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
191.2 mi
South Suffolk, VA
Quickest Drive
20m
McLean, VA
Plan Around Fairfax, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fairfax, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fairfax, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fairfax, VA
Driving from Fairfax, VA
The typical drive from Fairfax, VA covers about 114 miles and takes around 2h 17m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 189 miles (3h 44m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fairfax, VA most often head toward Chesapeake, VA (188.5 mi, 3h 10m), Norfolk, VA (185.4 mi, 3h 44m), East Hampton, VA (171 mi, 3h 23m), Charlottesville, VA (99.8 mi, 2h 20m), and Leesburg, VA (27.8 mi, 43m). 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 114-mile trip from Fairfax, VA, budget about $18 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 6 mapped routes leaving Fairfax, VA and 4 routes heading into Fairfax, VA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 189 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fairfax, VA covers 189 miles and takes approximately 3h 44m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Fairfax, VA runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 114-mile trip from Fairfax, VA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fairfax, VA include Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA, East Hampton, VA and Charlottesville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Fairfax, VA
Trips to Fairfax, VA
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