How far is Alexandria, VA from Glen Allen, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Glen Allen, VA is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Glen Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Glen Allen.
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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
47.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 656 West: Elmont
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Sliding Hill Road
2144 ft · 45 sec · Sliding Hill Road
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Turn left onto Washington Highway
2354 ft · 52 sec · Washington Highway
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Continue on Brook Road
1550 ft · 34 sec · Brook Road
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Turn right onto Magnolia Ridge Drive
1624 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Ridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodman Road
8 m · 1 sec · Woodman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodman Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodman Road
33 m · 2 sec · Woodman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodman Road
3081 ft · 1 min · Woodman Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
13 m · 4 sec · Hamilton Road
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Glen Allen.
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
47.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Glen Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Glen Allen?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Alexandria and 47.8 miles from Glen Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Glen Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Glen Allen. Straight-line distance: 82.54 mi (132.84 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Allen
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,774 |
| Coordinates | 37.6659800, -77.5063700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Allen (-77.50637, 37.66598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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