How far is Alexandria, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to South Hill, VA is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and South Hill.
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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
24 mi · 31 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
56.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Atlantic Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and South Hill.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to South Hill?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Alexandria and 91.8 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 155.28 mi (249.9 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hill
South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7265300, -78.1288900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-78.12889, 36.72653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.86 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
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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