How far is Alexandria, VA from Chatmoss, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Chatmoss, VA is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
275.48 mi
05h 48m
Flight
211.79 mi
340.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.79 mi
Kilometers
340.84 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.48 mi
Kilometers
443.34 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-17T03:30
Arrive Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crewe
VA

Town of the United States

From Alexandria
137.7 mi
02h 54m
To Chatmoss
137.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Chatmoss.

  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

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

    867 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    2102 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

    2090 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2773 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.3 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    14.6 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    1939 ft · 37 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bill Tuck Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 650

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Irisburg Road

    3271 ft · 1 min · Irisburg Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Mount Olivet Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olivet Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
97 mi · 35%
Patrick Henry Highway
41.9 mi · 15%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 11%
Kings Highway
22.4 mi · 8%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 7%
James D Hagood Highway
14.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crewe
02h 54m from Alexandria
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Chatmoss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Chatmoss?

The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crewe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.7 miles from Alexandria and 137.8 miles from Chatmoss.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.50 one way or $77.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Chatmoss.

Stop Ideas Near Crewe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crewe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

73 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

74 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

86 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Chatmoss. Straight-line distance: 211.79 mi (340.84 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Chatmoss

#2 Chatmoss

Census designated place

Population1,698
Coordinates36.6568000, -79.8122600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Chatmoss (-79.81226, 36.6568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.8 L · about $38.50
Round trip
$77.00
19.44 gal · 73.6 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.50 $77.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.05 $86.10
Premium $4.78 $46.44 $92.88
Diesel $5.62 $54.67 $109.33

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Chatmoss. The current time is 03:30:27.

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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.