Alexandria, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Alexandria, VA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 82 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Alexandria, VA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

290.9 mi

Pembroke, VA

Quickest Drive

17m

Arlington, VA

Plan Around Alexandria, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Pembroke, VA to Alexandria, VA 290.9 mi · 4h 38m Cape Charles, VA to Alexandria, VA 225.7 mi · 3h 49m Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA 204.1 mi · 3h 11m Farmville, VA to Alexandria, VA 163.6 mi · 2h 49m

Continue From Alexandria, VA

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

Alexandria, VA to Portsmouth, VA 195.7 mi · 3h 7m Alexandria, VA to Gainesville, VA 39.6 mi · 53m Alexandria, VA to Arlington, VA 9.4 mi · 17m

Trips from Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA to Portsmouth, VA

195.7 mi 3h 7m

Alexandria, VA to Gainesville, VA

39.6 mi 53m

Alexandria, VA to Arlington, VA

9.4 mi 17m

Driving from Alexandria, VA

The typical drive from Alexandria, VA covers about 82 miles and takes around 1h 26m. 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 7m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Alexandria, VA include Portsmouth, VA (195.7 mi, 3h 7m), Gainesville, VA (39.6 mi, 53m), and Arlington, VA (9.4 mi, 17m). 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 82-mile trip from Alexandria, VA, budget about $13 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 3 mapped routes leaving Alexandria, VA and 9 routes heading into Alexandria, VA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 196 miles.

The longest mapped route from Alexandria, VA covers 196 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Alexandria, VA runs about 82 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 82-mile trip from Alexandria, VA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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