How far is Glasgow, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Glasgow, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Anderson Street
65 m · 9 sec · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
984 ft · 32 sec · Blue Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Rockbridge Road
2576 ft · 60 sec · Rockbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glasgow Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
3053 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Avenue
2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue
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Turn left onto West 29th Street
1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 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 Glasgow and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Midland Trail
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Glasgow and 103 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburg
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 Edinburg.
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 153.5 mi (247.03 km).
#1 Glasgow
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 37.6340200, -79.4503100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.76 | $57.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.15 | $64.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
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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