NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
Petersburg National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U.
Photo: NPS / NPS
VA
state
17
things to do
6
parks within a day
OVERVIEW
About Petersburg National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond. Today, the park preserves the sites of this pivotal campaign.
WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE
Pair it with another park
6 in range
VAPetersburg National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Historic Site · Virginia
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
0h 34m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
31 mi
Round trip
1h 7m
Verdict
Easy day trip
VAPetersburg National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Battlefield Park · Virginia
Richmond National Battlefield Park
0h 40m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
33 mi
Round trip
1h 21m
Verdict
Easy day trip
VAPetersburg National Battlefield◆◆this park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
1h 11m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
56 mi
Round trip
2h 23m
Verdict
Easy day trip
VAPetersburg National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Historical Park · Virginia
Colonial National Historical Park
1h 12m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
61 mi
Round trip
2h 24m
Verdict
Easy day trip
VAPetersburg National Battlefield◆◆this park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
1h 26m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
70 mi
Round trip
2h 52m
Verdict
Easy day trip
VAPetersburg National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Military Park · Virginia
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
1h 29m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
87 mi
Round trip
2h 58m
Verdict
Easy day trip
Driving times from Petersburg National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
WHEN TO GO
Hours
Eastern Front Tour Road and Trails
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 8:00AM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 8:00PM
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
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Five Forks Battlefield
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THINGS TO DO
Activities
Auto and ATVBikingBookstore and Park StoreFishingFreshwater FishingFront-Country HikingGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramMountain BikingRoad BikingScenic DrivingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShopping
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting there
Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Petersburg National Battlefield?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Front-Country Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Petersburg National Battlefield?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (34 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (40 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 11 min), Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 12 min), Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 26 min), Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (1 h 29 min).