How far is Adwolf, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Adwolf, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Adwolf and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adwolf and Alexandria.
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Start on Thomas Bridge Road
45 m · 6 sec · Thomas Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Adwolfe Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Adwolfe Road
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Continue on Lee Highway
140 m · 9 sec · Lee Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Highway
6 m · 1 sec · Lee Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lee Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
982 ft · 24 sec · Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp left
862 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
2186 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway
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Continue on South Patrick Street
1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Adwolf and Alexandria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Adwolf and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Adwolf to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.4 miles from Adwolf and 170.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284 miles (457.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.69 one way or $95.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Adwolf and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Adwolf and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 284.03 mi (457.1 km).
#1 Adwolf
Census-designated place (CDP) in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,530 |
| Coordinates | 36.7892800, -81.5820600 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $47.69 | $95.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.33 | $106.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.53 | $115.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $67.71 | $135.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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