How far is Gloucester Courthouse, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Gloucester Courthouse, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gloucester Courthouse and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Courthouse and Alexandria.
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Start on Botetourt Avenue
1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1446 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2083 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Belroi Road
1009 ft · 33 sec · Belroi Road
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Turn right onto George Washington Memorial Highway
14.4 mi · 19 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
30.2 mi · 40 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto A.P. Hill Boulevard
2187 ft · 53 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
17.1 mi · 23 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on Nice Middleton Bridge
17.6 mi · 25 min · Nice Middleton Bridge
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Take the exit slight left
84 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middletown Road
48 m · 3 sec · Middletown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Turn left onto Berry Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
790 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Alexandria, Mount Vernon
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Vernon
641 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Church Street
98 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 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 Gloucester Courthouse and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tidewater Trail
Continue on Tidewater Trail
30.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester Courthouse and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gloucester Courthouse to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Gloucester Courthouse and 68.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester Courthouse and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Port Royal
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 Port Royal.
Fredericksburg
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Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Courthouse and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 100.45 mi (161.66 km).
#1 Gloucester Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 2,951 |
| Coordinates | 37.4098600, -76.5266200 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
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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