How far is Alexandria, VA from Aquia Harbour, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.23 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.99 mi
48.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.31 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aquia Harbour
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Aquia Harbour
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Occoquan
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Aquia Harbour
18.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Aquia Harbour.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Aquia Harbour.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    96 m · 15 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

    842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gibbon Street

    923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Patrick Street

    1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

    133 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West

    3238 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    28 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 610 East: Aquia

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Garrisonville Road

    913 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Aquia Drive

    115 m · 10 sec · Aquia Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aquia Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Aquia Harbour.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
33 mi · 91%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 2%
Washington Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
Richmond Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
SR 610 East
0.31 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

28 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Occoquan
00h 24m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Partly Cloudy near Aquia Harbour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Aquia Harbour?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Occoquan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Alexandria and 18.1 miles from Aquia Harbour.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alexandria and Partly Cloudy near Aquia Harbour.

Stop Ideas Near Occoquan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Occoquan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Manassas Commissioner-Revenue

Manassas , VA
9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Manassas , VA
9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Occoquan.

RAIL

Woodbridge station

3 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

4 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Burke Centre

13 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Quantico

18 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Aquia Harbour. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Aquia Harbour

#2 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Aquia Harbour (-77.38887, 38.46262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.78 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.62 $7.20 $14.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Aquia Harbour. The current time is 06:39:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.