Origin
Alexandria, VA
Morning in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Warsaw, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
84.8 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Warsaw, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Warsaw, VA covers 84.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 $13.26 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.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Alexandria, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m 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 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 84.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Warsaw, VA is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Warsaw, 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 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
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 Warsaw, 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
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I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor
12
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 210 South: Indian Head
14
Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 210 South: Indian Head
15
Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MD 210 South
16
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
17
Continue on Berry Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Berry Road
18
Turn right onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Middletown Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middletown Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Middletown Road
20
Exit the roundabout onto 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 slight left onto Crain Highway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Crain Highway
23
Continue on James Madison Parkway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
James Madison Parkway
24
Turn left onto Windsor Drive
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Windsor Drive
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tetotum Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Tetotum Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
27
Turn right onto Longfield Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Longfield Road
28
Turn right onto James Monroe Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James Monroe Highway
29
Turn left onto Kings Highway
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Kings Highway
30
Continue on History Land Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
History Land Highway
31
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn right
246 ft
·
18 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.4 miles from Alexandria, VA, or about 1h 6m 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warsaw, 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 84.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Alexandria, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.4 mi from Alexandria, VA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warsaw, VA
The final approach into Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, 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
$13.26 one way
$26.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Warsaw, VA
Morning in Warsaw on Thursday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Middletown, MD
42 mi in
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
20 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
2h 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 Warsaw, VA covers 84.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 42.4 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 $13.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Warsaw, VA is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Warsaw, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alexandria, VA to Warsaw, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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