How far is Alexandria, VA from Hayfield, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Hayfield, VA is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.93 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.03 mi
9.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.03 mi
Kilometers
9.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.93 mi
Kilometers
11.15 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 4:44 AM EST
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-11-07T04:27
Arrive Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 4:44 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Groveton
VA

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

From Alexandria
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Hayfield
3.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2033 ft · 51 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Richmond Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Kings Highway

    36 m · 9 sec · South Kings Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Kings Highway

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Kings Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Telegraph Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1966 ft · 48 sec · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Helmsdale Lane

    531 ft · 25 sec · Helmsdale Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Berwick Court

    985 ft · 34 sec · Berwick Court

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadmoor Street

    531 ft · 18 sec · Broadmoor Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadmoor Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
231.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kings Highway
2.54 mi · 37%
Richmond Highway
1.65 mi · 24%
Telegraph Road
1.26 mi · 18%
South Patrick Street
0.39 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
0.25 mi · 4%
Berwick Court
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Kings Highway

Continue on South Kings Highway

2.52 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveton
00h 08m from Alexandria
Leave By
7:56 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Hayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Groveton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Alexandria and 3.5 miles from Hayfield.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Hayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Groveton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Groveton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groveton.

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

14 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Woodbridge station

19 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Hayfield. Straight-line distance: 6.03 mi (9.7 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hayfield

Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7517800, -77.1358100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Hayfield (-77.13581, 38.75178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.41 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.82 $1.21 $2.41
Diesel $6.20 $1.55 $3.10

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Hayfield. The current time is 04:27:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.