Laurel, VA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 10 heading in, Laurel, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Laurel, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
103.7 mi
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Quickest Drive
2h 5m
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Plan Around Laurel, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Laurel, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Laurel, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Laurel, VA
Driving from Laurel, VA
On average, trips departing from Laurel, VA run 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 104 miles (2h 5m), while the shortest is just 100 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Laurel, VA are McLean, VA (104 mi, 2h 5m), Portsmouth Heights, VA (103.7 mi, 2h 5m), and Norfolk, VA (100.4 mi, 2h 4m). 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 103-mile trip from Laurel, VA, budget about $16 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 3 mapped routes leaving Laurel, VA and 10 routes heading into Laurel, VA, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 100 to 104 miles.
The longest mapped route from Laurel, VA covers 104 miles and takes approximately 2h 5m. Shorter options start at just 100 miles.
The average route from Laurel, VA runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Laurel, VA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Laurel, VA include McLean, VA, Portsmouth Heights, VA and Norfolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Trips to Laurel, VA
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