Origin
Warsaw, VA
Late night in Warsaw on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, VA
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Alexandria, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, History Land Highway, Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.60 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Warsaw, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 87 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| History Land Highway | — | — |
| Kings Highway | — | — |
| James Monroe Highway | — | — |
| Longfield Road | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Tetotum Road | — | — |
| Windsor Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, VA and Alexandria, VA.
1
Start on the route
246 ft
·
26 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto History Land Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
History Land Highway
4
Continue on Kings Highway
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Kings Highway
5
Turn right onto James Monroe Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James Monroe Highway
6
Turn left onto Longfield Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Longfield Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Turn right onto Tetotum Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Tetotum Road
9
Turn left onto Windsor Drive
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Windsor Drive
10
Turn right onto James Madison Parkway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
James Madison Parkway
11
Continue on Nice Middleton Bridge
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Nice Middleton Bridge
12
Take the exit slight left
276 ft
·
8 sec
13
Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Turkey Hill Road
14
Continue on Middletown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middletown Road
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Middletown Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Middletown Road
17
Turn left onto Berry Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Berry Road
18
Continue on Indian Head Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Indian Head Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
20
Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
515 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
21
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Alexandria, Mount Vernon
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 1 North: Alexandria, Mount Vernon
23
Keep slight right to continue on Mount Vernon
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mount Vernon
24
Turn straight onto Church Street
322 ft
·
18 sec
·
Church Street
25
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
26
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 43.5 miles from Warsaw, VA, or about 56m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 56m 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 35m
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 Warsaw, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warsaw, VA
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Warsaw, 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 43.5 mi from Warsaw, VA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.5 miles from Warsaw, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.88 | $29.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 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 | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
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
Alexandria, VA
Late night in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Middletown, MD
44 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, History Land Highway, Kings Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from Warsaw, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.60 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 Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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