How far is Alexandria, VA from Adwolf, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Adwolf, VA is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Adwolf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Adwolf.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marion
1000 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
598 ft · 12 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Lee Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Highway
52 m · 4 sec · Lee Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lee Highway
140 m · 9 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on Adwolfe Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Adwolfe Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thomas Bridge Road
45 m · 4 sec · Thomas Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Adwolf.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Adwolf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Adwolf?
The road trip is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.6 miles from Alexandria and 170.9 miles from Adwolf.
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 57.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Adwolf.
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 Alexandria and Adwolf. Straight-line distance: 284.03 mi (457.1 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adwolf
Census-designated place (CDP) in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,530 |
| Coordinates | 36.7892800, -81.5820600 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adwolf (-81.58206, 36.78928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 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 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.37 | $106.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.57 | $115.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $67.77 | $135.54 |
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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