How far is Alexandria, VA from Lawrenceville, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
172.32 mi
03h 29m
Flight
148.04 mi
238.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.04 mi
Kilometers
238.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.32 mi
Kilometers
277.32 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-19T06:31
Arrive Lawrenceville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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
86.2 mi
01h 44m
To Lawrenceville
86.1 mi
01h 44m

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
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    24 mi · 31 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    28.8 mi · 32 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 712: Rawlings

    1556 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Old Stage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Governor Harrison Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
101 mi · 58%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
52.8 mi · 31%
Old Stage Road
12.4 mi · 7%
Governor Harrison Parkway
4.65 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.7 mi
SR 712
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

58.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
148 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 44m from Alexandria
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Rain Showers Likely near Lawrenceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 86.2 miles from Alexandria and 86.1 miles from Lawrenceville.

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

The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant

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 Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 148.04 mi (238.24 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.93 $53.86
Premium $4.78 $29.05 $58.10
Diesel $5.62 $34.19 $68.39

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 Lawrenceville. The current time is 06:31:28.

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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.