How far is Dumfries, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Dumfries, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dumfries and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumfries and Alexandria.
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Start on Liberty Lane
55 m · 13 sec · Liberty Lane
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Turn left onto Main Street
1796 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Canal Road
53 m · 10 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Fraley Boulevard
153 m · 14 sec · Fraley Boulevard
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Continue on Richmond Highway
2617 ft · 1 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn left onto Dumfries Road
1594 ft · 32 sec · Dumfries Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Washington
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 19 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 Dumfries and Alexandria.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dumfries and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dumfries to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Lorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Dumfries and 13.5 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dumfries and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Lorton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Alexandria Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorton.
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dumfries and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.93 km).
#1 Dumfries
Town in Scotland
| Population | 6,106 |
| Coordinates | 38.5676200, -77.3280400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
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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