How far is Alexandria, VA from Warsaw, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Warsaw, VA is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
84.81 mi
02h 12m
Flight
60.52 mi
97.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.52 mi
Kilometers
97.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.81 mi
Kilometers
136.49 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Dahlgren
VA

Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
42.4 mi
01h 06m
To Warsaw
42.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond

    562 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor

    2154 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head

    783 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Middletown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middletown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Turkey Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    17.7 mi · 25 min · Crain Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on James Madison Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Windsor Drive

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Windsor Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tetotum Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Tetotum Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Longfield Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Longfield Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto James Monroe Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    22.2 mi · 33 min · Kings Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on History Land Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · History Land Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    75 m · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 26%
Crain Highway
17.7 mi · 21%
Indian Head Highway
9.59 mi · 11%
Windsor Drive
4.39 mi · 5%
Middletown Road
4.2 mi · 5%
James Madison Parkway
4.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kings Highway

Turn left onto Kings Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlgren
01h 06m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Dahlgren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Alexandria and 42.4 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dahlgren

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

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

RAIL

Quantico

30 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

36 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Woodbridge station

40 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

44 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.39 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

#2 Warsaw

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates37.9587400, -76.7580100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Warsaw (-76.75801, 37.95874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.69
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.84 $23.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.24 $26.49
Premium $4.78 $14.29 $28.57
Diesel $5.62 $16.82 $33.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Warsaw. The current time is 01:02:57.

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.