Satellite view of the best driving roads in Virginia

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The best driving roads in Virginia

3 driving roads in Virginia, each with its route, climb and best seasons.

Roads3mapped
Combined128 mi206 km of driving
High point1,053 m3,455 ft

The roads

Satellite map of Back of the Dragon Back of the Dragon32 mi · 1 h 11 min · 1,053 m summitView the roadbook ›

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Driving in Virginia: common questions

What is the best driving road in Virginia?
Back of the Dragon is the place to start. A 32-mile run of Virginia Route 16 between Marion and Tazewell that crosses three Appalachian ridges, with a quoted 438 curves and the distinction of being Virginia’s only designated motorcycle route.
How many great driving roads does Virginia have?
3 roads in our catalogue, 128 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.