How far is Pearisburg, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Pearisburg, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearisburg and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearisburg and Alexandria.
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Start on Montgomery Street
100 m · 20 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wenonah Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 East
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue
13.5 mi · 18 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Continue on Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road
50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road
3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road
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Turn left
1497 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Pearisburg and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Electric Road
Merge slight left
79.8 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pearisburg and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearisburg to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 143.5 miles from Pearisburg and 153.9 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.59 one way or $83.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pearisburg and Sunny 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 Pearisburg and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 225.19 mi (362.41 km).
#1 Pearisburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,620 |
| Coordinates | 37.3267300, -80.7370200 |
| Altitude | 551 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $41.59 | $83.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.50 | $93.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.05 | $118.10 |
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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