Trip from Amelia Court House, VA to Alexandria, VA

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Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

138.4 mi

223 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Amelia Court House, VA to Alexandria, VA covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Hull Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.64 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

69.2 miles from Amelia Court House, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 138.4 miles, with most of the trip on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 138.4 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 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

25 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richm...

39 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

129.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 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 / straight lanes. Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local) toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria

136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177A-B Toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Amelia Court House, VA and Alexandria, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Norfolk.

Richmond

25 mi in | ~35m

Norfolk

39 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	51.8 mi	57m
I 95	42.1 mi	50m
Hull Street Road	14.2 mi	20m
Powhite Parkway	11.2 mi	14m
Patrick Henry Highway	6.1 mi	7m
Beltline Expressway	2.2 mi	3m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	2.1 mi	2m
Goodes Bridge Road	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 51.8 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amelia Court House, VA and Alexandria, VA.

Start on this road

102 ft · 9 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 1007

287 ft · 8 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto VA 38; SR 1009

143 ft · 3 sec · Virginia Street

Turn right onto US 360 BUS

2.1 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

Turn left onto US 360

6.1 mi · 7 min · Patrick Henry Highway

Continue on US 360

14 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway

Merge onto VA 288

2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 76

8.5 mi · 10 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 195

2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

502 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

52 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

5.5 mi · 7 min · I 95

Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495

2.0 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 177A-B Toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 177B Toward US 1 North: Alexandria

Merge onto US 1

440 ft · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Patrick Street

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Franklin Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto VA 400

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Washington Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

VA 400

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Amelia Court House, VA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Amelia Court House, 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 Amelia Court House, VA

This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amelia Court House, 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.2 mi from Amelia Court House, VA · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

69 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Amelia Court House, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alexandria, VA

The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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

$21.64 one way

$43.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$23.66	$47.33
premium	$4.70	$25.61	$51.23
diesel	$5.61	$30.56	$61.11

Estimated Tolls: $3.63

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (51.8 mi) $3.63

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.5	$14.53	$6.64
Efficient EV	34.6	$12.11	$5.54
EV Truck/SUV	55.4	$19.38	$8.86

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Amelia Court House, VA

Morning in Amelia Court House on Wednesday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alexandria, VA

Morning in Alexandria on Wednesday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

69 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

22 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 52m 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 Amelia Court House, VA to Alexandria, VA covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Hull Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from Amelia Court House, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.64 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Amelia Court House, VA and Alexandria, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Norfolk.

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