How far is Alexandria, VA from Pannill Fork, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Pannill Fork, VA is about 297 miles (477.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.97 mi
05h 55m
Flight
217.29 mi
349.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.29 mi
Kilometers
349.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.97 mi
Kilometers
477.92 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:35 PM EST
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Nov 7, 2:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:35 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM EST
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
Weyers Cave
VA

Census designated place

From Alexandria
148.1 mi
02h 57m
To Pannill Fork
148.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
71°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Pannill Fork.

  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

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 609: Fieldale

    993 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dillons Fork Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Dillons Fork Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stones Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jarrett Drive

    1030 ft · 48 sec · Jarrett Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto John Baker Road

    38 m · 6 sec · John Baker Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John Baker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
157 mi · 53%
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 22%
I 581
55.1 mi · 19%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 3%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 2%
Dillons Fork Road
3.01 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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
217.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weyers Cave
02h 57m from Alexandria
Leave By
5:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Pannill Fork?

The road trip is about 297 miles (477.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Alexandria and 148.8 miles from Pannill Fork.

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

The direct path is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.05 one way or $82.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weyers Cave, 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 Weyers Cave.

RAIL

Staunton station

21 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

83 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

97 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Pannill Fork. Straight-line distance: 217.29 mi (349.69 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7090300, -80.0131000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Pannill Fork (-80.0131, 36.70903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.67 L · about $41.05
Round trip
$82.10
20.96 gal · 79.34 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $41.05 $82.10
Mid-grade $4.41 $46.26 $92.52
Premium $4.82 $50.52 $101.05
Diesel $6.20 $64.93 $129.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Pannill Fork. The current time is 14:40:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.