How far is Hayfield, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Hayfield, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hayfield and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayfield and Alexandria.
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Start on Broadmoor Street
531 ft · 18 sec · Broadmoor Street
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Continue on Berwick Court
985 ft · 39 sec · Berwick Court
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Turn left onto Helmsdale Lane
148 m · 18 sec · Helmsdale Lane
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto South Kings Highway
2.6 mi · 6 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on South Kings Highway
53 m · 13 sec · South Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Hayfield 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.
South Kings Highway
Turn right onto South Kings Highway
2.55 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hayfield and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hayfield to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Groveton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Hayfield and 4.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hayfield and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Groveton
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 Groveton.
Union Station
Lorton station
Washington Union Station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayfield and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 6.03 mi (9.7 km).
#1 Hayfield
Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -77.1358100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
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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