Newington, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Newington, VA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 184-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Newington, VA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
183.6 mi
Portsmouth, VA
Quickest Drive
18m
Alexandria, VA
Plan Around Newington, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Newington, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Newington, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Newington, VA
Driving from Newington, VA
The typical drive from Newington, VA covers about 137 miles and takes around 2h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 184 miles (3h 36m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Newington, VA are Portsmouth, VA (183.6 mi, 3h 34m), Chesapeake, VA (182.7 mi, 3h 36m), Norfolk, VA (178.5 mi, 3h 31m), Harrisonburg, VA (127.3 mi, 2h 30m), and Alexandria, VA (12 mi, 18m). 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 137-mile trip from Newington, VA, budget about $21 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 5 mapped routes leaving Newington, VA and 1 routes heading into Newington, VA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 184 miles.
The longest mapped route from Newington, VA covers 184 miles and takes approximately 3h 36m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Newington, VA runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Newington, VA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Newington, VA include Portsmouth, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA and Harrisonburg, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Newington, VA
Trips to Newington, VA
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