Lakeside, VA Road Trips

With 7 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Lakeside, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 99 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakeside, VA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

101.6 mi

Portsmouth, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 29m

Newport News, VA

Plan Around Lakeside, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Portsmouth, VA to Lakeside, VA 101.6 mi · 2h 3m Arlington, VA to Lakeside, VA 99.8 mi · 2h 3m Portsmouth Heights, VA to Lakeside, VA 99.1 mi · 2h 2m South Suffolk, VA to Lakeside, VA 96.9 mi · 2h 9m

Continue From Lakeside, VA

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

Lakeside, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA 100.2 mi · 2h 2m

Trips from Lakeside, VA

Lakeside, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

100.2 mi 2h 2m

Driving from Lakeside, VA

Expect an average of 99 miles and about 2h behind the wheel when leaving Lakeside, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 125 miles (2h 29m), while the shortest is just 67 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lakeside, VA most often head toward Harrisonburg, VA (125.3 mi, 2h 24m), Lynchburg, VA (115.3 mi, 2h 29m), Portsmouth, VA (102 mi, 2h 3m), Chesapeake, VA (101.1 mi, 2h 6m), and Portsmouth Heights, VA (100.2 mi, 2h 2m). 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 99-mile trip from Lakeside, VA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Lakeside, VA and 12 routes heading into Lakeside, VA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 67 to 125 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakeside, VA covers 125 miles and takes approximately 2h 29m. Shorter options start at just 67 miles.

The average route from Lakeside, VA runs about 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 99-mile trip from Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, VA include Harrisonburg, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Portsmouth, VA and Chesapeake, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.