How far is Alexandria, VA from Matoaca, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Matoaca, VA is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
City in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Matoaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Matoaca.
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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
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
21.4 mi · 27 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 144: Temple Avenue
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Temple Avenue
66 m · 4 sec · Temple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Temple Avenue
1002 ft · 32 sec · Temple Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
3039 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Westover Avenue
1675 ft · 39 sec · East Westover Avenue
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Turn left onto Boulevard
2142 ft · 1 min · Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dupuy Avenue
2261 ft · 38 sec · Dupuy Avenue
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Continue on East River Road
1 km · 1 min · East River Road
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Continue on Granger Street
129 m · 11 sec · Granger Street
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Turn right onto River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Wilcox Street
50 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Street
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Turn right onto Fitzhugh Street
88 m · 13 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fitzhugh Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Matoaca.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matoaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Matoaca?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Alexandria and 64.8 miles from Matoaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matoaca.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
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Richmond Staples Mill Road station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Matoaca. Straight-line distance: 111.28 mi (179.08 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matoaca
Census designated place
| Population | 2,403 |
| Coordinates | 37.2304300, -77.4774900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matoaca (-77.47749, 37.23043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.88 | $43.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
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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