Road Trips from Arlington, VA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
60
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
47
Under 2 hours
24 total in this range
Ashland, VA
1h 49m89.1 mi one way
Fairfax Station, VA
30m17.3 mi one way
Ravensworth, VA
22m13.4 mi one way
Buckhall, VA
46m28.7 mi one way
Petersburg, VA
1h 10m56.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
25 total in this range
Hampton, VA
3h 26m175.8 mi one way
Colonial Heights, VA
2h 34m125.3 mi one way
Richmond, VA
2h 7m103.5 mi one way
Williamsburg, VA
2h 58m150.3 mi one way
Chesapeake, VA
3h 55m195 mi one way
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Altavista, VA
4h 24m198.4 mi one way
Chatmoss, VA
5h 42m252.2 mi one way
Cedar Bluff, VA
4h 27m235.8 mi one way
Timberlake, VA
4h 2m184.5 mi one way
Bassett, VA
5h 36m283.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Hampton, VA
3h 26m175.8 mi one way
Colonial Heights, VA
2h 34m125.3 mi one way
Richmond, VA
2h 7m103.5 mi one way
Altavista, VA
4h 24m198.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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