How far is Alexandria, VA from Nokesville, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Nokesville, VA is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
43.83 mi
01h 03m
Flight
29.63 mi
47.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.83 mi
Kilometers
70.53 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nokesville
Mon, Jun 1, 5:00 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-06-01T15:56
Arrive Nokesville
Mon, Jun 1, 5:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Oakton
VA

Unincorporated community in Virginia

From Alexandria
21.9 mi
00h 31m
To Nokesville
21.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park

    903 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 North

    985 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sudley Road

    112 m · 13 sec · Sudley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sudley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Sudley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Godwin Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Godwin Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nokesville Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Nokesville Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fitzwater Drive

    1202 ft · 35 sec · Fitzwater Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marsteller Drive

    21 m · 2 sec · Marsteller Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marsteller Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
17.9 mi · 41%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 20%
Nokesville Road
5.04 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 11%
Sudley Road
2.81 mi · 6%
Godwin Drive
2.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 21m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakton
00h 31m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Nokesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Oakton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Alexandria and 21.9 miles from Nokesville.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakton

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 Oakton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 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 10.6 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 Oakton.

RAIL

Burke Centre

9 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

21 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Manassas station

21 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Nokesville. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.68 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Nokesville

Census designated place

Population1,354
Coordinates38.6987300, -77.5797100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Nokesville (-77.57971, 38.69873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.14
Round trip
$12.28
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.14 $12.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.78 $7.41 $14.81
Diesel $5.62 $8.72 $17.43

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Nokesville. The current time is 15:56:46.

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.