How far is Alexandria, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Fredericksburg.
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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
34.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8900: Stafford Airport
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8900
96 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Centreport Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centreport Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Emancipation Highway
2287 ft · 53 sec · Emancipation Highway
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Turn left onto Fall Hill Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Fall Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Prince Edward Street
2301 ft · 1 min · Prince Edward Street
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Turn left onto William Street
660 ft · 27 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto Princess Anne Street
17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Fredericksburg.
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
34.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Dumfries is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Alexandria and 24 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dumfries
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Manassas Commissioner-Revenue
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dumfries.
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Manassas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 41.24 mi (66.37 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
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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