How far is Alexandria, VA from Woodlake, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Woodlake, VA is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
119.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
101.6 mi
163.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.6 mi
Kilometers
163.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.67 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlake
Thu, Oct 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Oct 16, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-10-15T20:29
Arrive Woodlake
Thu, Oct 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Alexandria
59.6 mi
01h 13m
To Woodlake
59.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

    867 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    2102 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Hundred Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Hundred Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Watermill Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Watermill Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Woolridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Woolridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Timber Bluff Parkway

    1776 ft · 48 sec · Timber Bluff Parkway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakebluff Parkway

    2709 ft · 1 min · Lakebluff Parkway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodlake Village Parkway

    678 ft · 24 sec · Woodlake Village Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    105 m · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
97 mi · 81%
Powhite Parkway
11.6 mi · 10%
Beltline Expressway
2.07 mi · 2%
Woolridge Road
1.64 mi · 1%
Watermill Parkway
1.4 mi · 1%
Old Hundred Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 01m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 13m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Alexandria and 59.5 miles from Woodlake.

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

The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodlake.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 101.6 mi (163.51 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

This residential community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, is situated at an elevation of 249 feet.

Population0
Coordinates37.4210600, -77.6793100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Woodlake (-77.67931, 37.42106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.76
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $17.38 $34.76
Mid-grade $4.63 $19.45 $38.91
Premium $5.01 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $6.21 $26.09 $52.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Woodlake. The current time is 20:29:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.