How far is Alexandria, VA from Middletown, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Middletown, VA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
83.67 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.08 mi
109.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.08 mi
Kilometers
109.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.67 mi
Kilometers
134.65 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Haymarket
VA

Street in the St.

From Alexandria
41.8 mi
00h 51m
To Middletown
41.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 81 North: Winchester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 81 North: Winchester

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 627: Middletown

    869 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Reliance Road

    2583 ft · 1 min · Reliance Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3186 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 78%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 10%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 6%
I 81 North
1.91 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haymarket
00h 51m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Haymarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Alexandria and 41.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haymarket

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 Haymarket and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Manassas , VA
9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Parking lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 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 10.3 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Manassas station

16 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

29 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

38 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

38 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 68.08 mi (109.57 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,424
Coordinates39.0276100, -78.2805600
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Middletown (-78.28056, 39.02761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Middletown. The current time is 19:19:38.

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.