Madison Heights, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Madison Heights, VA have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 63-mile quick runs to 198-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Madison Heights, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

4

Longest Drive

198.1 mi

Chesapeake, VA

Quickest Drive

3h 47m

Newport News, VA

Plan Around Madison Heights, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Chesapeake, VA to Madison Heights, VA 192.3 mi · 4h 17m Newport News, VA to Madison Heights, VA 180.7 mi · 3h 47m

Continue From Madison Heights, VA

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

Madison Heights, VA to Chesapeake, VA 198.1 mi · 4h 23m Madison Heights, VA to Newport News, VA 183.9 mi · 3h 48m

Trips from Madison Heights, VA

Madison Heights, VA to Chesapeake, VA

198.1 mi 4h 23m

Madison Heights, VA to Newport News, VA

183.9 mi 3h 48m

Driving from Madison Heights, VA

The typical drive from Madison Heights, VA covers about 166 miles and takes around 3h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 198 miles (4h 23m), while the shortest is just 63 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Madison Heights, VA most often head toward Chesapeake, VA (198.1 mi, 4h 23m), Norfolk, VA (195.4 mi, 4h 19m), Hampton, VA (191.4 mi, 3h 58m), Alexandria, VA (173.6 mi, 3h 56m), and Arlington, VA (171.7 mi, 3h 49m). 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 166-mile trip from Madison Heights, VA, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Madison Heights, VA and 6 routes heading into Madison Heights, VA, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 63 to 198 miles.

The longest mapped route from Madison Heights, VA covers 198 miles and takes approximately 4h 23m. Shorter options start at just 63 miles.

The average route from Madison Heights, VA runs about 166 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 166-mile trip from Madison Heights, VA costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Madison Heights, VA include Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA, Hampton, VA and Alexandria, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.