How far is Alexandria, VA from Laymantown, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Laymantown, VA is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
237.59 mi
04h 35m
Flight
182.34 mi
293.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.34 mi
Kilometers
293.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.59 mi
Kilometers
382.36 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laymantown
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 30, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Laymantown
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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

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.

Mid-route stop
New Market
VA

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
118.7 mi
02h 17m
To Laymantown
118.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    41.1 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Daleville, Fincastle

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Roanoke Road

    66 m · 8 sec · Roanoke Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Roanoke Road

    103 m · 14 sec · Roanoke Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cloverdale Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cloverdale Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coaling Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Coaling Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Pass Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mountain Pass Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Laymantown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Laymantown Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Rainbow Forest Drive

    1199 ft · 56 sec · Rainbow Forest Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hunters Trail

    2647 ft · 2 min · Hunters Trail

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunters Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
150 mi · 63%
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 27%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 4%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 2%
Cloverdale Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Coaling Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
182.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
02h 17m from Alexandria
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Laymantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Alexandria and 118.9 miles from Laymantown.

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

The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Laymantown.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

62 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

66 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

70 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Manassas station

105 mi away
9431 West Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Laymantown. Straight-line distance: 182.34 mi (293.44 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laymantown

Census designated place

Population1,979
Coordinates37.3656900, -79.8575400
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Laymantown (-79.85754, 37.36569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.39
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.19 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.78 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $5.62 $47.13 $94.26

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Laymantown. The current time is 09:53:56.

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.