How far is Alexandria, VA from Gloucester Courthouse, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Gloucester Courthouse, VA is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Gloucester Courthouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Gloucester Courthouse.
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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
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: Doswell, West Point, Kings Dominion
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Kings Dominion Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kings Dominion Boulevard
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Continue on Dawn Boulevard
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dawn Boulevard
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Continue on King William Avenue
10.5 mi · 14 min · King William Avenue
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Continue on King William Road
23.9 mi · 33 min · King William Road
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Continue on King William Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · King William Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Buena Vista Road
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Continue on Adner Road
1 mi · 2 min · Adner Road
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Turn right onto George Washington Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1117 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Botetourt Avenue
1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Botetourt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Gloucester Courthouse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Courthouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Gloucester Courthouse?
The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Alexandria and 72.8 miles from Gloucester Courthouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Courthouse.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Gloucester Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 100.45 mi (161.66 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gloucester Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 2,951 |
| Coordinates | 37.4098600, -76.5266200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Courthouse (-76.52662, 37.40986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
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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