How far is Alexandria, VA from Kenbridge, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Kenbridge, VA is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.87 mi
03h 36m
Flight
140.24 mi
225.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.24 mi
Kilometers
225.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.87 mi
Kilometers
268.55 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
83.5 mi
01h 48m
To Kenbridge
83.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

    867 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    2102 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

    2090 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2773 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Military Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Military Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Rocky Hill Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rocky Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cox Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Kenbridge Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Blackstone Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
97 mi · 58%
Hull Street Road
13.9 mi · 8%
Military Road
11 mi · 7%
Powhite Parkway
10.8 mi · 6%
Rocky Hill Road
6.19 mi · 4%
Blackstone Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 48m from Alexandria
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Alexandria and 83.4 miles from Kenbridge.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 140.24 mi (225.69 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Kenbridge

#2 Kenbridge

Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States

Population1,195
Coordinates36.9620900, -78.1250000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.09 $52.17
Premium $4.78 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.62 $33.13 $66.25

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Kenbridge. The current time is 07:52:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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