How far is Blackstone, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Blackstone, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackstone and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackstone and Alexandria.
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Start on East Broad Street
21 m · 7 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Cox Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road
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Turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Turn left onto Rocky Hill Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rocky Hill Road
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Continue on Military Road
11 mi · 16 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Patrick Henry Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway
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Continue on South Patrick Street
1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Blackstone and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackstone to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Blackstone and 78 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackstone and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 129.91 mi (209.07 km).
#1 Blackstone
Town in Virginia
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 37.0804300, -77.9972300 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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