How far is Belle Haven, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Belle Haven, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.93 mi
00h 06m
Flight
1.6 mi
2.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.6 mi
Kilometers
2.57 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.93 mi
Kilometers
3.11 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Mon, Jun 1, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Belle Haven
Mon, Jun 1, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Haven
2026-06-01T13:18
Arrive Alexandria
Mon, Jun 1, 1:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belle Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Groveton
VA

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

From Belle Haven
1 mi
00h 03m
To Alexandria
1 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Haven and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunting Cove Place

    603 ft · 32 sec · Hunting Cove Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hunt Road

    2137 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hunt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    2461 ft · 57 sec · Richmond Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
368.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Highway
0.47 mi · 24%
South Washington Street
0.47 mi · 24%
Fort Hunt Road
0.41 mi · 21%
South Patrick Street
0.29 mi · 15%
Franklin Street
0.18 mi · 9%
Hunting Cove Place
0.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Turn right onto Richmond Highway

0.47 mi · 57 sec

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveton
00h 03m from Belle Haven
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belle Haven and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Haven to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Groveton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Belle Haven and 1 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.28 one way or $0.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Groveton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Groveton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groveton.

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

14 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Woodbridge station

19 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Haven and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.57 km).

Belle Haven

#1 Belle Haven

Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Population6,518
Coordinates38.7853900, -77.0630300
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunting Cove Place (-77.063017, 38.785382)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.07 gal
0.26 L · about $0.28
Round trip
$0.55
0.14 gal · 0.52 L
Estimated CO2
0.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1.2 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.28 $0.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.31 $0.62
Premium $4.78 $0.33 $0.67
Diesel $5.62 $0.39 $0.79

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Haven and Alexandria. The current time is 13:18:50.

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.