How far is Chatmoss, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Chatmoss, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.37 mi
04h 49m
Flight
211.79 mi
340.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.79 mi
Kilometers
340.84 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.37 mi
Kilometers
417.41 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatmoss
2026-04-17T03:36
Arrive Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatmoss
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crewe
VA

Town of the United States

From Chatmoss
137.3 mi
02h 24m
To Alexandria
122.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olivet Road

    76 m · 9 sec · Mount Olivet Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Irisburg Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Irisburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 58 East

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · William F Stone Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    14.5 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kings Highway

    39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    2500 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  27. 27

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

    153 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  33. 33

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  35. 35

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatmoss 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
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
9 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
89.4 mi · 34%
Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 15%
US 58 East
29.5 mi · 11%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
James D Hagood Highway
14.5 mi · 6%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crewe
02h 24m from Chatmoss
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Chatmoss and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crewe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Chatmoss and 122.1 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Chatmoss and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Crewe

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

73 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

74 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

86 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatmoss and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 211.79 mi (340.84 km).

Chatmoss

#1 Chatmoss

Census designated place

Population1,698
Coordinates36.6568000, -79.8122600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Olivet Road (-79.812159, 36.656798)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.65 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.3 gal · 69.3 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.53 $81.05
Premium $4.78 $43.72 $87.44
Diesel $5.62 $51.46 $102.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatmoss and Alexandria. The current time is 03:36:23.

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.