How far is Stuart, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Stuart, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stuart and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart and Alexandria.
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Start on East Blue Ridge Street
2619 ft · 2 min · East Blue Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Jeb Stuart Highway
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Turn right onto Woolwine Highway
8.8 mi · 13 min · Woolwine Highway
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Continue on Woolwine Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Woolwine Highway
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Continue on Parkway Lane South
6 mi · 9 min · Parkway Lane South
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Continue on South Locust Street
3032 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Continue on Webbs Mill Road North
10 mi · 14 min · Webbs Mill Road North
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Continue on Riner Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Riner Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 81 North: Roanoke
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Stuart and Alexandria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Stuart and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stuart to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Stuart and 146.5 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.30 one way or $84.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stuart and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Staunton
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 Staunton.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stuart and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 230.83 mi (371.48 km).
#1 Stuart
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 36.6409700, -80.2656100 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| 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: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $42.30 | $84.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.06 | $120.13 |
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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