Fort Lee, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Fort Lee, VA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 86 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fort Lee, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

196 mi

Roanoke, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 15m

Newport News, VA

Plan Around Fort Lee, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Roanoke, VA to Fort Lee, VA 196 mi · 3h 43m Arlington, VA to Fort Lee, VA 112.8 mi · 2h 16m Alexandria, VA to Fort Lee, VA 110.9 mi · 2h 12m Virginia Beach, VA to Fort Lee, VA 102.3 mi · 2h 6m

Continue From Fort Lee, VA

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

Fort Lee, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 102.3 mi · 2h 4m Fort Lee, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA 90.3 mi · 1h 48m Fort Lee, VA to Suffolk, VA 85.8 mi · 1h 51m Fort Lee, VA to Newport News, VA 64.5 mi · 1h 15m

Trips from Fort Lee, VA

Fort Lee, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

102.3 mi 2h 4m

Fort Lee, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

90.3 mi 1h 48m

Fort Lee, VA to Suffolk, VA

85.8 mi 1h 51m

Fort Lee, VA to Newport News, VA

64.5 mi 1h 15m

Driving from Fort Lee, VA

On average, trips departing from Fort Lee, VA run 86 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 102 miles (2h 4m), while the shortest is just 65 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Fort Lee, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (102.3 mi, 2h 4m), Portsmouth Heights, VA (90.3 mi, 1h 48m), Norfolk, VA (86.9 mi, 1h 47m), Suffolk, VA (85.8 mi, 1h 51m), and Newport News, VA (64.5 mi, 1h 15m). 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 86-mile trip from Fort Lee, VA, budget about $13 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Fort Lee, VA and 10 routes heading into Fort Lee, VA, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 65 to 102 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fort Lee, VA covers 102 miles and takes approximately 2h 4m. Shorter options start at just 65 miles.

The average route from Fort Lee, VA runs about 86 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 86-mile trip from Fort Lee, VA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Lee, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth Heights, VA, Norfolk, VA and Suffolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.