How far is Ferrum, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Ferrum, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (334 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferrum and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrum and Alexandria.
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Start on Franklin Street
1586 ft · 35 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Ferrum Mountain Road
5 mi · 8 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ferrum Mountain Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Callaway Road
725 ft · 18 sec · Callaway Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Dugspur Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto London Ridge Road
2084 ft · 34 sec · London Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Dugspur Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto Dillons Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dillons Mill Road
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Continue on Wades Gap Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Wades Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Naff Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Naff Road
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Continue on Token Road
726 ft · 11 sec · Token Road
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Continue on Merriman Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Merriman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merriman Road
2672 ft · 51 sec · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Starkey Road
2385 ft · 58 sec · Starkey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Starkey Road
43 m · 4 sec · Starkey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Starkey Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road
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Turn right onto Electric Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Electric Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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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 Ferrum 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.
I 81 North
Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ferrum and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferrum to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Ferrum and 139.7 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (334 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.86 one way or $77.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ferrum and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferrum and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 207.56 mi (334.04 km).
#1 Ferrum
Census designated place
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 36.9229200, -80.0133700 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.96 | $38.86 | $77.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.45 | $86.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.87 | $93.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.17 | $110.34 |
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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