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Scenic Drives in Virginia

Routes

39

Avg Distance

195 mi

Avg Drive

3h 57m

Destinations

24

These 9 scenic drives in Virginia earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 204 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 9 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Clintwood, VA → Virginia Beach, VA

476.1 mi 9h 17m Score: 7/10

Marion, VA → Virginia Beach, VA

387.6 mi 7h 17m Score: 8/10

Chilhowie, VA → Norfolk, VA

382.1 mi 7h 10m Score: 8/10

Pennington Gap, VA → Richmond, VA

379.2 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10

Cana, VA → East Hampton, VA

318.3 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10

Big Stone Gap, VA → Charlottesville, VA

299.4 mi 5h 53m Score: 8/10

Galax, VA → Leesburg, VA

293.8 mi 5h 45m Score: 8/10

Cedar Bluff, VA → Norfolk, VA

280.2 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10

Hampton, VA → Cedar Bluff, VA

265 mi 4h 56m Score: 8/10

Portsmouth Heights, VA → Buchanan, VA

252.8 mi 4h 47m Score: 8/10

Cedar Bluff, VA → Alexandria, VA

243.9 mi 4h 36m Score: 8/10

Portsmouth, VA → Broadway, VA

240.7 mi 4h 35m Score: 8/10

Blue Ridge, VA → Chesapeake, VA

237.5 mi 5h 11m Score: 9/10

Gretna, VA → Virginia Beach, VA

227.3 mi 5h 13m Score: 9/10

Alexandria, VA → Buchanan, VA

215.3 mi 4h 4m Score: 8/10

Hampton, VA → Edinburg, VA

213.8 mi 4h 23m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Buchanan, VA

206.5 mi 3h 53m Score: 8/10

Front Royal, VA → Danville, VA

204.1 mi 4h 32m Score: 9/10

Portsmouth Heights, VA → Belle Haven, VA

190.1 mi 3h 44m Score: 9/10

Reston, VA → East Hampton, VA

186.7 mi 3h 41m Score: 9/10

Fairfax, VA → East Hampton, VA

171 mi 3h 23m Score: 8/10

Norfolk, VA → Appomattox, VA

169.1 mi 3h 48m Score: 8/10

Manassas, VA → East Hampton, VA

166 mi 3h 17m Score: 9/10

Gainesville, VA → West Lynchburg, VA

150.1 mi 3h 20m Score: 9/10

Kenbridge, VA → Virginia Beach, VA

139.4 mi 3h 17m Score: 9/10

Chesapeake, VA → Chase City, VA

138.2 mi 3h 13m Score: 9/10

Broadway, VA → Roanoke, VA

125.5 mi 2h 23m Score: 8/10

Emporia, VA → Lynchburg, VA

125 mi 2h 54m Score: 9/10

Front Royal, VA → Richmond, VA

124.1 mi 2h 41m Score: 9/10

Colonial Heights, VA → Alexandria, VA

124 mi 2h 30m Score: 8/10

Virginia Beach, VA → Chesterfield Court House, VA

116.8 mi 2h 29m Score: 9/10

Ashland, VA → Leesburg, VA

114.4 mi 2h 23m Score: 9/10

Sterling, VA → Richmond, VA

113.8 mi 2h 26m Score: 8/10

Richmond, VA → Gainesville, VA

102.6 mi 2h 8m Score: 9/10

Alexandria, VA → Tappahannock, VA

87.5 mi 2h 9m Score: 7/10

Charlottesville, VA → Gainesville, VA

81.3 mi 1h 55m Score: 7/10

Bedford, VA → Roanoke, VA

28.2 mi 43m Score: 8/10

Alexandria, VA → Dale City, VA

23 mi 33m Score: 8/10

Alexandria, VA → McLean, VA

15.2 mi 29m Score: 7/10

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