How far is Alexandria, VA from Hollymead, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Hollymead, VA is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.92 mi
02h 32m
Flight
89.17 mi
143.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.17 mi
Kilometers
143.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.92 mi
Kilometers
181.73 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 4:09 AM EST
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Nov 8, 6:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-11-08T01:36
Arrive Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 4:09 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Warrenton
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
56.4 mi
01h 16m
To Hollymead
56.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    953 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    29.1 mi · 40 min · North Seminole Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hollymead Drive

    2310 ft · 1 min · Hollymead Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Goldentree Place

    39 m · 6 sec · Goldentree Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goldentree Place

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Seminole Trail
29.1 mi · 26%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 21%
I 66 West
22.2 mi · 20%
Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 9%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 8%
James Monroe Highway
7.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Seminole Trail

Continue on North Seminole Trail

29.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenton
01h 16m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hollymead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Alexandria and 56.5 miles from Hollymead.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hollymead.

Stop Ideas Near Warrenton

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

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

RAIL

Manassas station

28 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Culpeper station

32 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

44 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Woodbridge station

48 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Hollymead. Straight-line distance: 89.17 mi (143.51 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

Hollymead is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1170800, -78.4416800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Hollymead (-78.44168, 38.11708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.39 $17.49 $34.98
Premium $4.80 $19.09 $38.18
Diesel $6.18 $24.59 $49.18

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Hollymead. The current time is 01:36:39.

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.