Lorton, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Lorton, VA is a local road trip base with 19 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 236-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lorton, VA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

235.6 mi

Roanoke, VA

Quickest Drive

21m

Alexandria, VA

Plan Around Lorton, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Portsmouth, VA to Lorton, VA 179.3 mi · 3h 28m Chesapeake, VA to Lorton, VA 177.9 mi · 3h 32m Lynchburg, VA to Lorton, VA 162.2 mi · 3h 41m Newport News, VA to Lorton, VA 152.9 mi · 2h 55m

Continue From Lorton, VA

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

Lorton, VA to Roanoke, VA 235.6 mi · 3h 53m Lorton, VA to Chesapeake, VA 185.4 mi · 3h 14m Lorton, VA to Portsmouth, VA 182.1 mi · 3h 9m Lorton, VA to Lynchburg, VA 171.2 mi · 3h 20m

Trips from Lorton, VA

Lorton, VA to Roanoke, VA

235.6 mi 3h 53m

Lorton, VA to Chesapeake, VA

185.4 mi 3h 14m

Lorton, VA to Portsmouth, VA

182.1 mi 3h 9m

Lorton, VA to Lynchburg, VA

171.2 mi 3h 20m

Lorton, VA to Newport News, VA

153.2 mi 2h 38m

Lorton, VA to Richmond, VA

88.6 mi 1h 41m

Lorton, VA to Leesburg, VA

41.8 mi 1h 1m

Lorton, VA to McLean, VA

20.7 mi 26m

Lorton, VA to Arlington, VA

18.3 mi 30m

Lorton, VA to Alexandria, VA

15.6 mi 25m

Driving from Lorton, VA

The typical drive from Lorton, VA covers about 111 miles and takes around 2h 2m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 236 miles (3h 53m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lorton, VA most often head toward Roanoke, VA (235.6 mi, 3h 53m), Chesapeake, VA (185.4 mi, 3h 14m), Portsmouth, VA (182.1 mi, 3h 9m), Lynchburg, VA (171.2 mi, 3h 20m), and Newport News, VA (153.2 mi, 2h 38m). 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 111-mile trip from Lorton, VA, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Lorton, VA and 9 routes heading into Lorton, VA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 236 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lorton, VA covers 236 miles and takes approximately 3h 53m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Lorton, VA runs about 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 111-mile trip from Lorton, VA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lorton, VA include Roanoke, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Portsmouth, VA and Lynchburg, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.