How far is Front Royal, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Front Royal, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Front Royal and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
71 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lee Street
105 m · 20 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2082 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stonewall Drive
553 ft · 18 sec · East Stonewall Drive
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Turn right onto North Commerce Avenue
2061 ft · 55 sec · North Commerce Avenue
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Turn left onto John Marshall Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road
83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1745 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 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 Front Royal and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Apple Mountain Road
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Front Royal and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Front Royal to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Linton Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Front Royal and 36.6 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Front Royal and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Linton Hall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linton Hall.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Front Royal and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 62.23 mi (100.15 km).
#1 Front Royal
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.9181700, -78.1944400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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