How far is Alexandria, VA from Waverly, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Waverly, VA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
125.19 mi
02h 56m
Flight
97.9 mi
157.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.9 mi
Kilometers
157.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.19 mi
Kilometers
201.48 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Tue, Jun 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Tue, Jun 2, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-06-02T13:03
Arrive Waverly
Tue, Jun 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Remington
VA

Incorporated town in Virginia

From Alexandria
62.6 mi
01h 28m
To Waverly
62.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    953 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    28.1 mi · 38 min · North Seminole Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dickerson Road

    55 m · 3 sec · Dickerson Road

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Dickerson Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Dickerson Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Earlysville Road

    83 m · 6 sec · Earlysville Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Earlysville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Earlysville Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto Woodlands Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Woodlands Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Free Union Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Free Union Road

  32. 32

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

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Garth Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Fallen Leaf Lane

    1070 ft · 47 sec · Fallen Leaf Lane

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fallen Leaf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Seminole Trail
28.1 mi · 22%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 19%
I 66 West
22.2 mi · 18%
Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 8%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 7%
James Monroe Highway
7.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Seminole Trail

Continue on North Seminole Trail

28.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 28m from Alexandria
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Alexandria and 62.6 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

17 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

38 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

40 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

45 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 97.9 mi (157.56 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population1,905
Coordinates38.1068000, -78.6216800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Waverly (-78.62168, 38.1068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.72 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.02
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.51 $35.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.58 $39.15
Premium $4.78 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $5.62 $24.86 $49.72

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Waverly. The current time is 13:03:19.

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.