How far is Alexandria, VA from Sudley, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Sudley, VA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
35.91 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.28 mi
39.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.91 mi
Kilometers
57.79 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudley
Sat, Apr 25, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 25, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-25T01:40
Arrive Sudley
Sat, Apr 25, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Merrifield
VA

Census designated place

From Alexandria
18 mi
00h 25m
To Sudley
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sudley Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sudley Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sudley Manor Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brandon Way

    1531 ft · 1 min · Brandon Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brandon Way

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
17.9 mi · 50%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 24%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 14%
Sudley Road
1.23 mi · 3%
Sudley Manor Drive
0.74 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 2%
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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrifield
00h 25m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sudley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Merrifield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Alexandria and 18 miles from Sudley.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sudley.

Stop Ideas Near Merrifield

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 Merrifield and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
Alexandria City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Alexandria City Hall

Alexandria , VA
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rating 4.4/5 55 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 14.1 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 Merrifield.

RAIL

Burke Centre

11 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

19 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Sudley. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.07 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Sudley

Census designated place

Population16,203
Coordinates38.7928900, -77.4974900
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Sudley (-77.49749, 38.79289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Sudley. The current time is 01:40:39.

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.