How far is Alexandria, VA from Crozet, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Crozet, VA is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.97 mi
02h 57m
Flight
102.91 mi
165.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.91 mi
Kilometers
165.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.97 mi
Kilometers
205.95 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crozet
Tue, May 26, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Tue, May 26, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-25T23:46
Arrive Crozet
Tue, May 26, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clifton
VA

Incorporated town located in southwestern Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
63.9 mi
01h 28m
To Crozet
64.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    534 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    152 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street

  20. 20

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Gordon Avenue

    817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue

    37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Richmond Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

    1496 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Crozet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crozet Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crozet Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
46 mi · 36%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
I 64 West
16.7 mi · 13%
Plank Road
12.6 mi · 10%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
7.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 28m from Alexandria
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crozet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Alexandria and 64.1 miles from Crozet.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crozet.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clifton, 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Culpeper station

21 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

49 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

50 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

69 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Crozet. Straight-line distance: 102.91 mi (165.61 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Crozet

Census designated place

Population2,138
Coordinates38.0695800, -78.7005800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Crozet (-78.70058, 38.06958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.73
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.86 $35.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.78 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.62 $25.36 $50.73

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Crozet. The current time is 23:46:55.

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.