How far is Crozet, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Crozet, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
128.96 mi
02h 30m
Flight
102.91 mi
165.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.91 mi
Kilometers
165.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.96 mi
Kilometers
207.54 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Tue, May 26, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Crozet
Tue, May 26, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crozet
2026-05-25T22:59
Arrive Alexandria
Tue, May 26, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crozet
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 Crozet
64.2 mi
01h 15m
To Alexandria
64.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crozet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crozet Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2122 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.4 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 Crozet 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 35%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
18 mi · 14%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 10%
Gordon Avenue
9.73 mi · 8%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 41m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 15m from Crozet
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crozet and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 64.2 miles from Crozet and 64.7 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crozet and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

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 Crozet and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 102.91 mi (165.61 km).

Crozet

#1 Crozet

Census designated place

Population2,138
Coordinates38.0695800, -78.7005800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Crozet Avenue (-78.700683, 38.069637)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.23 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.46 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Crozet and Alexandria. The current time is 22:59:44.

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.