Virginia
- Top speed limit
- 70 mph (113 km/h)
- Phone while driving
- Hand-held phones banned
Road trip planner and cost calculator
Pick a guide route or up to eight places, and see the driving distance and time, the states you cross, the road rules there and what the trip will cost.
- Distance
- 174 km · 108 mi
- Driving time
- 3.6 h
- States
- 1
- Estimated total
- $135
The line follows the road (OpenStreetMap routing). Use a navigation app for turn-by-turn directions.
Trip cost
| Gas | $15 |
|---|---|
| Lodging (0 nights) | Free |
| Food (1 days × 2 people) | $90 |
| Park entrance fees | $30 |
| Estimated total | $135 $67 per person |
Not included: tolls, parking, tours, activities and car rental. Driving time is without stops.
Gas cost by state
| State | Distance | Price per gallon | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 170 km | $4.09 | $14 |
Average regular gas prices from AAA, Oct 20, 2026. AAA
National parks on the way
Pay at each gate ($30); the annual pass ($80) would cost more on this trip.
Leg by leg
| Leg | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Front Royal entrance → Thornton Gap | 51 km | 0.8 h |
| Thornton Gap → Skyland | 19 km | 0.4 h |
| Skyland → Big Meadows | 16 km | 0.4 h |
| Big Meadows → Loft Mountain | 48 km | 1.1 h |
| Loft Mountain → Rockfish Gap | 41 km | 0.9 h |