How far is Waverly, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Waverly, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 02h 24m.
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.
Incorporated town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Alexandria.
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Start on Fallen Leaf Lane
1070 ft · 48 sec · Fallen Leaf Lane
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Turn right onto Garth Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Garth Road
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Turn left onto Free Union Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Free Union Road
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Turn right onto Woodlands Road
4 mi · 10 min · Woodlands Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Earlysville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Earlysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dickerson Road
8 m · 1 sec · Dickerson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dickerson Road
1 mi · 2 min · Dickerson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dickerson Road
1 m · 1 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the rotary onto Airport Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Seminole Trail
28.2 mi · 39 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 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 Waverly and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seminole Trail
Turn left onto Seminole Trail
28.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Waverly and 62.5 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waverly and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 97.9 mi (157.56 km).
#1 Waverly
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 38.1068000, -78.6216800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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