How far is Alexandria, VA from Cherry Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Cherry Hill, VA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Cherry Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Cherry Hill.
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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
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road
1 km · 1 min · Dumfries Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potomac Shores Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thoroughgood Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive
1376 ft · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard
120 m · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Cherry Hill.
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
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Cherry Hill?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Lorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Alexandria and 15.1 miles from Cherry Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lorton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Alexandria Finance Department
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorton.
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.36 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5698400, -77.2669300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Hill (-77.26693, 38.56984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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