Origin
Pearisburg, VA
Evening in Pearisburg on Sunday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
297.4 mi
479 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, VA
Jimmy Elizarraras
Trip Overview
The drive from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA covers 297.4 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wenonah Avenue, US 460 East, Virginia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.7 miles from Pearisburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 297.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wenonah Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wenonah Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 460 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Virginia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pandapas Pond Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coal Bank Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Tabor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Catawba Valley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Wenonah Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearisburg, VA and Alexandria, VA.
1
Start on Montgomery Street
328 ft
·
20 sec
·
Montgomery Street
2
Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Wenonah Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 East
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 460 East
4
Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Virginia Avenue
5
Continue on Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pandapas Pond Road
6
Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coal Bank Hollow Road
7
Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coal Bank Hollow Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Mount Tabor Road
9
Continue on Newport Road
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Newport Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Catawba Valley Drive
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Electric Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Electric Road
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
14
Merge slight left
80 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
15
Keep slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
17
Continue straight
43 mi
·
46 min
18
Keep slight right
21 mi
·
25 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
20
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Capital Beltway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
23
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 1 North: Alexandria
24
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Richmond Highway
25
Continue on South Patrick Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Patrick Street
26
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Franklin Street
27
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
28
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 148.7 miles from Pearisburg, VA, or about 2h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.7 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pearisburg, 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 Pearisburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 297.4 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearisburg, 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 148.7 mi from Pearisburg, VA · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.7 miles from Pearisburg, 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
$47.60 one way
$95.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $51.86 | $103.72 |
| premium | $4.78 | $55.94 | $111.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.07 | $132.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.02 | $11.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119 | 1 | $41.64 | $19.03 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Alexandria, VA
Evening in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
149 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
10 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA covers 297.4 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wenonah Avenue, US 460 East, Virginia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.7 miles from Pearisburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.60 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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