How far is Alexandria, VA from Chesterfield Court House, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House.
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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
1333 ft · 25 sec · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 150 South: Chippenham Parkway
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Iron Bridge Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Iron Bridge Road
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Turn left
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Frith Lane
558 ft · 17 sec · Frith Lane
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Turn right onto Lori Road
1843 ft · 56 sec · Lori Road
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Turn left onto Mimms Drive
531 ft · 17 sec · Mimms Drive
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Turn right onto Mimms Loop
100 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop
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Continue on Mimms Loop
101 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mimms Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House.
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
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Chesterfield Court House?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Alexandria and 58.3 miles from Chesterfield Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield Court House.
Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse
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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.74 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield Court House
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
| Population | 3,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3770900, -77.5049900 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Court House (-77.50499, 37.37709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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