How far is Fort Hunt, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Fort Hunt, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Hunt and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hunt and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Collingwood Road
139 m · 23 sec · Collingwood Road
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Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
2024 ft · 42 sec · Fort Hunt Road
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Turn right onto Wellington Road
1554 ft · 49 sec · Wellington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Memorial Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · George Washington Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Fort Hunt 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.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Memorial Parkway
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Hunt and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Hunt to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Belle Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Fort Hunt and 3 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Hunt and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Haven.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hunt and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 5.01 mi (8.06 km).
#1 Fort Hunt
Census designated place
| Population | 16,045 |
| Coordinates | 38.7328900, -77.0580300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
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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