How far is Horse Pasture, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Horse Pasture, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horse Pasture and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture and Alexandria.
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Start on A. L. Philpott Highway
9 m · 5 sec · A. L. Philpott Highway
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Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · A. L. Philpott Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 220 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
13.5 mi · 17 min · William F Stone Highway
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Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Horse Pasture and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horse Pasture 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 Horse Pasture to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Horse Pasture and 149.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.7 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.83 one way or $83.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Horse Pasture and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave
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 Weyers Cave.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horse Pasture and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 218.62 mi (351.83 km).
#1 Horse Pasture
Census designated place
| Population | 2,227 |
| Coordinates | 36.6284700, -79.9508700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $41.83 | $83.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.77 | $93.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.46 | $100.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.39 | $118.78 |
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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