Origin
Alexandria, VA
Evening in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Deltaville, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
133 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, VA
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Deltaville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Deltaville, VA covers 133 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Tidewater Trail, Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Alexandria, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 133 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Deltaville, VA covers 133 miles and takes about 3h 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 133 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 49...
7
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 49...
9
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 210 South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alexandria, VA to Deltaville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport News along the way.
Newport News
60.7 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via US 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 26 mi | 32m |
| Tidewater Trail | 25.8 mi | 32m |
| Crain Highway | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| US 17 BUS | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| James Madison Parkway | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| Indian Head Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Middletown Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Berry Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 26 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Deltaville, VA.
1
Start on VA 400
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto King Street
314 ft
·
14 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Saint Asaph Street
4
Turn right onto Duke Street
334 ft
·
18 sec
·
Duke Street
5
Turn left onto VA 400
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gibbon Street
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Patrick Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
438 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor
12
Merge onto I 95; I 495
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3A
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
Exit 3A
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MD 210 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto MD 210
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on MD 228
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Berry Road
18
Turn right onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Middletown Road
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Middletown Road
20
Continue on Middletown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Road
21
Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Turkey Hill Road
22
Merge onto US 301
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Crain Highway
23
Continue on US 301
17 mi
·
23 min
·
James Madison Parkway
24
Continue on US 301
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Madison Memorial Bridge
25
Continue on US 301
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
A.P. Hill Boulevard
26
Turn left onto US 17
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Tidewater Trail
Toward Newport News
27
Continue on US 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Lane
28
Continue on US 17; US 360
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Tappahannock Boulevard
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17
26 mi
·
32 min
·
US 17
30
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
17 mi
·
26 min
·
US 17 BUS
31
Arrive at destination
VA 33
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Alexandria, VA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deltaville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alexandria, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, VA
This is one driving day of about 133 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Alexandria, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 26 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Alexandria, VA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deltaville, VA
The final approach into Deltaville, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deltaville, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.80 one way
$41.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.62 | $49.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Deltaville, VA
Evening in Deltaville on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Deltaville, VA covers 133 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Tidewater Trail, Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Alexandria, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 133 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alexandria, VA to Deltaville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport News along the way.
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