How far is Alexandria, VA from Laurel Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Laurel Hill, VA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Laurel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Laurel Hill.
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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 left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 642: Lorton, Gunston Hall, Pohick Bay Park
1458 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lorton Road
535 ft · 17 sec · Lorton Road
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Turn right onto Silverbrook Road
1 mi · 2 min · Silverbrook Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Crest Drive
153 m · 21 sec · Laurel Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Laurel Crest Drive
23 m · 8 sec · Laurel Crest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Crest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Laurel Hill.
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.
Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight left
7.62 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Laurel Hill?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Alexandria and 7.9 miles from Laurel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Franconia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franconia.
Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Laurel Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel Hill
This census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, is situated at an elevation of 236 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7166300, -77.2368600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Hill (-77.23686, 38.71663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.14 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
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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