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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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.
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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
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville
867 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
2102 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Beltline Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
2090 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 31 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
1939 ft · 37 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bill Tuck Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
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Keep slight left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 650
1322 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Irisburg Road
3271 ft · 1 min · Irisburg Road
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Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
76 m · 7 sec · Mount Olivet Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crewe.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Chatmoss. Straight-line distance: 211.79 mi (340.84 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatmoss
Census designated place
| Population | 1,698 |
| Coordinates | 36.6568000, -79.8122600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatmoss (-79.81226, 36.6568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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