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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.08 mi
00h 06m
Flight
1.6 mi
2.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.6 mi
Kilometers
2.57 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.08 mi
Kilometers
3.34 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Haven
Sun, Apr 12, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 12, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-12T01:17
Arrive Belle Haven
Sun, Apr 12, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Groveton
VA

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

From Alexandria
1.1 mi
00h 03m
To Belle Haven
1.1 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    2033 ft · 51 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    1217 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1173 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road

    2178 ft · 57 sec · Fort Hunt Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hunting Cove Place

    603 ft · 26 sec · Hunting Cove Place

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
571.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Highway
0.45 mi · 22%
Fort Hunt Road
0.41 mi · 20%
South Patrick Street
0.39 mi · 19%
South Washington Street
0.25 mi · 12%
Gibbon Street
0.17 mi · 8%
South Saint Asaph Street
0.16 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveton
00h 03m from Alexandria
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Groveton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

14 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Woodbridge station

19 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Belle Haven. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.57 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Belle Haven

#2 Belle Haven

Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Population6,518
Coordinates38.7853900, -77.0630300
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Belle Haven (-77.06303, 38.78539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.07 gal
0.28 L · about $0.28
Round trip
$0.55
0.14 gal · 0.56 L
Estimated CO2
0.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1.2 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Belle Haven. The current time is 01:17:19.

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.