Gas prices by state

Virginia Gas Prices

Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for Virginia, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.

Average pricesvs US avg $3.29/gal · $-0.14

Updated for 2026
US avg fuel prices
EV rates vary by state
Transparent assumptions

Regular

$3.15

per gallon

Premium

$3.80

per gallon

Diesel

$3.60

per gallon

Electricity

$0.14

per kWh

Estimated driving cost in Virginia

Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)

$117

Annual (12,000 mi)

$1400

EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)

$40

Key takeaway

At Virginia prices, switching from gas to EV saves roughly $77/month on a typical 1,000-mile driving month — about $920/year.

Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.

How Virginia compares

Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.

Mississippi· cheapest$2.80

Arkansas· cheapest$2.85

Texas· cheapest$2.85

Virginia (this state)$3.15

US average$3.29

California· most expensive$4.65

Hawaii· most expensive$4.55

Washington· most expensive$4.20

Cheapest states for gas

Most expensive states

Nearby states

Washington, D.C.$3.55 Maryland$3.30 North Carolina$3.15 Delaware$3.10 Pennsylvania$3.50 New Jersey$3.20

Commuting in Virginia

Estimate commute fuel cost for a typical driver in these cities.

Richmond Virginia Beach Roanoke

Popular Virginia road trips

Philadelphia → Richmond243 mi Philadelphia → Virginia Beach258 mi New York → Richmond337 mi New York → Virginia Beach339 mi New York → Roanoke469 mi Boston → Virginia Beach545 mi Boston → Richmond559 mi Boston → Roanoke693 mi

Best road trips in Virginia → · All Virginia routes →

Curated picks

Popular Drives From Virginia

Short-distance Virginia routes at the state's $3.15/gal average.

All routes

Roanoke, VA → Raleigh, NC

148 mi · 2.4 h · ~$17 gas

Richmond, VA → Baltimore, MD

152 mi · 2.5 h · ~$17 gas

Virginia Beach, VA → Richmond, VA

110 mi · 1.8 h · ~$12 gas

Roanoke, VA → Washington, DC

229 mi · 3.7 h · ~$26 gas

Virginia Beach, VA → Raleigh, NC

195 mi · 3.1 h · ~$22 gas

How we estimate Virginia prices

Per-gallon prices: State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
Electricity rate: Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
Monthly cost formula: (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
Local variation: City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.

Sources & assumptions

EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

FAQ

Why are Virginia gas prices lower than the national average?

Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. Virginia currently averages about $3.15 per gallon of regular.

How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in Virginia?

At $3.15/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $117 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV in Virginia?

At $0.14/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $40 — typically cheaper versus gas.

How often are these prices updated?

These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.