How far is Alexandria, VA from Union Hall, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Union Hall, VA is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Union Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Union Hall.
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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 right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight left
152 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street
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Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on East Gordon Avenue
817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Turn straight onto Richmond Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1051 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
4.6 mi · 6 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right onto Kemp Ford Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kemp Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Union Hall.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 29 South
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 12m
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 Sunny near Union Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Union Hall?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Alexandria and 117.2 miles from Union Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Union Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Union Hall. Straight-line distance: 189.54 mi (305.04 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union Hall
Census designated place
| Population | 1,138 |
| Coordinates | 37.0187500, -79.6864200 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Hall (-79.68642, 37.01875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $3.96 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
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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