How far is Passapatanzy, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Passapatanzy, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.62 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.92 mi
61.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.62 mi
Kilometers
87.9 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 7:52 PM EST
Return by in Passapatanzy
Fri, Nov 6, 9:01 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passapatanzy
2026-11-06T18:42
Arrive Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 7:52 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passapatanzy
9:30 PM EST
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
Triangle
VA

Unincorporated community in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

From Passapatanzy
27.7 mi
00h 34m
To Alexandria
26.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caledon Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Caledon Road

  2. 2

    Continue on White Oak Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · White Oak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Warrenton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  9. 9

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warrenton Road
37.3 mi · 68%
White Oak Road
6.53 mi · 12%
I 95 North
5.51 mi · 10%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 4%
Caledon Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Butler Road
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warrenton Road

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Triangle
00h 34m from Passapatanzy
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Passapatanzy and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passapatanzy to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Triangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Passapatanzy and 26.9 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Passapatanzy and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Triangle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Triangle, 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 Triangle.

RAIL

Quantico

5 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

15 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

20 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Manassas station

26 mi away
9431 West Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passapatanzy and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 km).

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#1 Passapatanzy

Passapatanzy is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2973500, -77.3141500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Caledon Road (-77.314224, 38.297227)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.41 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $4.82 $9.30 $18.61
Diesel $6.20 $11.96 $23.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passapatanzy and Alexandria. The current time is 18:42:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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