How far is Alexandria, VA from Hopewell, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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.
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 Hopewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Hopewell.
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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 right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
895 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Warrenton, Haymarket
118 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
1330 ft · 30 sec · James Madison Highway
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn right onto Antioch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waterfall Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road
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Continue on Hopewell Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road
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Turn right onto Creels Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Creels Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creels Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Hopewell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 66 West
Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Hopewell?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Alexandria and 23.5 miles from Hopewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 Likely near Hopewell.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 36.5 mi (58.74 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopewell
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 38.8731700, -77.7194400 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopewell (-77.71944, 38.87317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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