How far is Alexandria, VA from Belle Haven, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Belle Haven, VA is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Belle Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Belle Haven.
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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
2033 ft · 51 sec · South Patrick Street
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Continue on Richmond Highway
1217 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1173 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
2178 ft · 57 sec · Fort Hunt Road
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Turn right onto Hunting Cove Place
603 ft · 26 sec · Hunting Cove Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunting Cove Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Belle Haven.
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.
Fort Hunt Road
Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
0.41 mi · 57 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Belle Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Belle Haven?
The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Groveton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Alexandria and 1.1 miles from Belle Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.28 one way or $0.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Belle Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Groveton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groveton.
Union Station
Lorton station
Washington Union Station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Belle Haven. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.57 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Haven
Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,518 |
| Coordinates | 38.7853900, -77.0630300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Haven (-77.06303, 38.78539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.33 | $0.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.39 | $0.79 |
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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