How far is Alexandria, VA from Kilmarnock, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Kilmarnock, VA is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Kilmarnock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Kilmarnock.
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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 left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor
2154 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
1.8 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
783 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on Berry Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road
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Turn right onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middletown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Middletown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
17.7 mi · 25 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · Windsor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tetotum Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Tetotum Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Longfield Road
4 mi · 7 min · Longfield Road
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Turn right onto James Monroe Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 33 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on History Land Highway
18.2 mi · 25 min · History Land Highway
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Waverly Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Kilmarnock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kings Highway
Turn left onto Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Kilmarnock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Kilmarnock?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Colonial Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Alexandria and 57.4 miles from Kilmarnock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Kilmarnock.
Stop Ideas Near Colonial Beach
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 Colonial Beach.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Kilmarnock. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.92 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kilmarnock (-76.37967, 37.71041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
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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