How far is Alexandria, VA from Edinburg, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Edinburg, VA is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.02 mi
02h 02m
Flight
81.78 mi
131.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.78 mi
Kilometers
131.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.02 mi
Kilometers
165.79 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-18T08:34
Arrive Edinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
51.4 mi
01h 01m
To Edinburg
51.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 185, SR 675: Edinburg

    1606 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stoney Creek Road

    1412 ft · 28 sec · Stoney Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Stoney Creek Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stoney Creek Boulevard

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 63%
I 81 South
21.3 mi · 21%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 9%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 5%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 1%
Stoney Creek Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
01h 01m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Alexandria and 51.6 miles from Edinburg.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

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

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

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 81.78 mi (131.61 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Edinburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates38.8209500, -78.5658500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Edinburg (-78.56585, 38.82095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Edinburg. The current time is 08:34:47.

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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.