How far is Amelia Court House, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Amelia Court House, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.55 mi
02h 29m
Flight
113.05 mi
181.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.05 mi
Kilometers
181.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.55 mi
Kilometers
222.98 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amelia Court House
2026-04-15T05:53
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amelia Court House
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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Amelia Court House
69.2 mi
01h 14m
To Alexandria
69.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amelia Court House and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amelia Court House and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Court Street

    87 m · 9 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    44 m · 3 sec · Virginia Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

    153 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

    969 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amelia Court House and Alexandria.

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
89.4 mi · 65%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 10%
Powhite Parkway
11.2 mi · 8%
I 95 North
6.29 mi · 5%
Patrick Henry Highway
6.09 mi · 4%
Beltline Expressway
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

51.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 14m from Amelia Court House
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amelia Court House and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amelia Court House to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Amelia Court House and 69.3 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amelia Court House and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amelia Court House and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 113.05 mi (181.94 km).

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#1 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-77.980504, 37.34265)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.51 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.78 gal · 37.02 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.78 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.62 $27.50 $55.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amelia Court House and Alexandria. The current time is 05:53:55.

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.