Origin
Alexandria, VA
Late night in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Trip from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
143.9 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
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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Stuarts Draft, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA covers 143.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, Duke Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.50 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
71.9 miles from Alexandria, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 143.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 143.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
King Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is easy. At 3h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | — | — |
| South Saint Asaph Street | — | — |
| Duke Street | — | — |
| South Washington Street | — | — |
| Gibbon Street | — | — |
| South Patrick Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Stuarts Draft, VA.
1
Start on South Washington Street
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto King Street
315 ft
·
15 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
335 ft
·
19 sec
·
Duke Street
5
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gibbon Street
7
Turn left onto South Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Patrick Street
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
436 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, I 495 West
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
11
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
43 min
12
Keep slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
VA 3 West: Culpeper
14
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Plank Road
16
Take the exit slight left
499 ft
·
16 sec
17
Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Constitution Highway
18
Continue on Berry Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Turn left onto Caroline Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Caroline Street
20
Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
James Madison Highway
21
Continue on East Gordon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Gordon Avenue
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
121 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
23
Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gordon Avenue
24
Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Gordonsville Road
25
Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Louisa Road
26
Turn straight onto Richmond Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Richmond Road
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 64 West
28
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
32 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 340: Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft
30
Turn left onto Rosser Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rosser Avenue
31
Continue on Stuarts Draft Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Stuarts Draft Highway
32
Turn left onto Draft Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Draft Avenue
33
Turn left onto Cambridge Drive
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cambridge Drive
34
Arrive at your destination
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 71.9 miles from Alexandria, VA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stuarts Draft, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 143.9 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.9 mi from Alexandria, VA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stuarts Draft, VA
The final approach into Stuarts Draft, 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 Stuarts Draft, 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
$22.50 one way
$45.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Stuarts Draft, VA
Late night in Stuarts Draft on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 15m 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 Stuarts Draft, VA covers 143.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, Duke Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.9 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 $22.50 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.
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is easy. At 3h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alexandria, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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