How far is Tuckahoe, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Tuckahoe, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuckahoe and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe and Alexandria.
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Start on Sawmill Road
926 ft · 41 sec · Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard
23 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Essex Avenue
744 ft · 34 sec · Essex Avenue
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Turn right onto Fairfax Avenue
129 m · 24 sec · Fairfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1048 ft · 28 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Patterson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Patterson Avenue
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Turn left onto Horsepen Road
1002 ft · 26 sec · Horsepen Road
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Continue on Glenside Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenside Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East
1524 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
2674 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
5.5 mi · 7 min
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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 Tuckahoe 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.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuckahoe and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuckahoe to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Tuckahoe and 52.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuckahoe and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuckahoe and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 88.37 mi (142.21 km).
#1 Tuckahoe
Village in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 44,990 |
| Coordinates | 37.5901500, -77.5563800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
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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