How far is Gordonsville, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Gordonsville, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.32 mi
01h 49m
Flight
77.04 mi
123.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.32 mi
Kilometers
148.58 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Mon, May 25, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in Gordonsville
Mon, May 25, 9:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordonsville
2026-05-25T17:57
Arrive Alexandria
Mon, May 25, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordonsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Gordonsville
46 mi
00h 54m
To Alexandria
46.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gordonsville and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gordonsville and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on West King Street

    14 m · 7 sec · West King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1908 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

    969 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordonsville and Alexandria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 48%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 23%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 14%
North Main Street
8.67 mi · 9%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 2%
Berry Hill Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
00h 54m from Gordonsville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gordonsville 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 Gordonsville to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Gordonsville and 46.4 miles from Alexandria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gordonsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fredericksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordonsville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.99 km).

Gordonsville

#1 Gordonsville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,647
Coordinates38.1373600, -78.1877800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: West King Street (-78.187819, 38.137453)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.78 $15.58 $31.15
Diesel $5.62 $18.33 $36.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordonsville and Alexandria. The current time is 17:57:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.