Sandston, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Sandston, VA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 114 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Sandston, VA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

196.4 mi

Roanoke, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 12m

Newport News, VA

Plan Around Sandston, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Roanoke, VA to Sandston, VA 196.1 mi · 3h 43m Alexandria, VA to Sandston, VA 108.8 mi · 2h 9m Portsmouth, VA to Sandston, VA 88.5 mi · 1h 47m Suffolk, VA to Sandston, VA 87.8 mi · 1h 53m

Continue From Sandston, VA

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

Sandston, VA to Roanoke, VA 196.4 mi · 3h 43m Sandston, VA to Arlington, VA 112.3 mi · 2h 13m Sandston, VA to Alexandria, VA 109.6 mi · 2h 9m Sandston, VA to Portsmouth, VA 90.5 mi · 1h 48m

Trips from Sandston, VA

Sandston, VA to Roanoke, VA

196.4 mi 3h 43m

Sandston, VA to Arlington, VA

112.3 mi 2h 13m

Sandston, VA to Alexandria, VA

109.6 mi 2h 9m

Sandston, VA to Portsmouth, VA

90.5 mi 1h 48m

Sandston, VA to Chesapeake, VA

89.6 mi 1h 50m

Sandston, VA to Suffolk, VA

87.6 mi 1h 53m

Sandston, VA to Newport News, VA

63 mi 1h 12m

Driving from Sandston, VA

On average, trips departing from Sandston, VA run 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 196 miles (3h 43m), while the shortest is just 88 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Sandston, VA include Roanoke, VA (196.4 mi, 3h 43m), Arlington, VA (112.3 mi, 2h 13m), Alexandria, VA (109.6 mi, 2h 9m), Portsmouth, VA (90.5 mi, 1h 48m), and Chesapeake, VA (89.6 mi, 1h 50m). 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 114-mile trip from Sandston, VA, budget about $18 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 mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Sandston, VA and 7 routes heading into Sandston, VA, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 88 to 196 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sandston, VA covers 196 miles and takes approximately 3h 43m. Shorter options start at just 88 miles.

The average route from Sandston, VA runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 114-mile trip from Sandston, VA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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