How far is Warsaw, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Warsaw, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warsaw and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
75 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto History Land Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · History Land Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 33 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto James Monroe Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto Longfield Road
4 mi · 7 min · Longfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Tetotum Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Tetotum Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · Windsor Drive
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Turn right onto James Madison Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on Nice Middleton Bridge
17.6 mi · 25 min · Nice Middleton Bridge
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Take the exit slight left
84 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middletown Road
48 m · 3 sec · Middletown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Turn left onto Berry Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
790 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Alexandria, Mount Vernon
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Vernon
641 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Church Street
98 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 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 Warsaw and Alexandria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 00h 33m
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 Warsaw and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warsaw to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Dahlgren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Warsaw and 44.7 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warsaw and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Dahlgren
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 Dahlgren.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.39 km).
#1 Warsaw
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 37.9587400, -76.7580100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
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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