How far is Dryden, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Dryden, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 438.3 miles (705.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dryden and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dryden and Alexandria.
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Start on Dryden Loop
1.4 km · 2 min · Dryden Loop
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Morgan Avenue
1289 ft · 43 sec · East Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodway Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Woodway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilderness Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Duff Patt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duff Patt Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 23
4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Continue on US Highway 23
11.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1001 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Continue on North John B Dennis Highway
686 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 16 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Stone Drive
9.7 mi · 11 min · East Stone Drive
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Take the exit straight
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
2186 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway
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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 Dryden and Alexandria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Dryden and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dryden to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 438.3 miles (705.3 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219 miles from Dryden and 219.3 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.4 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.17 one way or $120.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dryden and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
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 Buchanan.
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Kemper Street station
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dryden and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 350.92 mi (564.75 km).
#1 Dryden
Dryden is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7775900, -82.9415500 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $3.89 | $60.17 | $120.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $67.93 | $135.86 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $74.16 | $148.32 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $95.53 | $191.05 |
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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