How far is Alexandria, VA from Lovettsville, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Lovettsville, VA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.32 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.24 mi
72.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.24 mi
Kilometers
72.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.69 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovettsville
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 30, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-30T18:10
Arrive Lovettsville
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Herndon
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
30.6 mi
00h 42m
To Lovettsville
30.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Dulles Greenway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg

    2954 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass

    2574 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 9: Hillsboro, Charles Town

    907 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 9 East, VA 7 West

    56 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Charles Town Pike

    9 m · 1 sec · Charles Town Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Charles Town Pike

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Berlin Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Berlin Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on South Berlin Pike

    943 ft · 18 sec · South Berlin Pike

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Loudoun Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Loudoun Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Loudoun Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dulles Greenway
13.5 mi · 22%
Capital Beltway
12.5 mi · 20%
Dulles Toll Road
11.6 mi · 19%
Berlin Turnpike
5.56 mi · 9%
Charles Town Pike
5.19 mi · 8%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Dulles Greenway

Continue on Dulles Greenway

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herndon
00h 42m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Lovettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Alexandria and 30.7 miles from Lovettsville.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Lovettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Herndon

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 Herndon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herndon.

RAIL

Burke Centre

21 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Manassas station

26 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Lorton station

33 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Lovettsville. Straight-line distance: 45.24 mi (72.8 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Lovettsville

Town of the United States

Population2,267
Coordinates39.2726000, -77.6366600
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Lovettsville (-77.63666, 39.2726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 Lovettsville. The current time is 18:10:17.

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.