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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 610 East: Aquia
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Garrisonville Road
913 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road
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Continue on Washington Drive
2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive
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Turn left onto Richmond Drive
2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aquia Drive
115 m · 10 sec · Aquia Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Manassas Commissioner-Revenue
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Occoquan.
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Aquia Harbour. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aquia Harbour
Census designated place
| Population | 6,727 |
| Coordinates | 38.4626200, -77.3888700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aquia Harbour (-77.38887, 38.46262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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