How far is Woodstock, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Alexandria.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Turn right onto Shore Drive
1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive
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Turn straight onto Plum Drive
67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive
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Turn right onto Hickory Drive
1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Poplar Drive
856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto Coachpoint Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grafton Church Road
1500 ft · 45 sec · Grafton Church Road
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Turn left onto General Puller Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn right onto Tidewater Trail
28.4 mi · 38 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto A.P. Hill Boulevard
2187 ft · 53 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
17.1 mi · 23 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 Woodstock and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tidewater Trail
Turn right onto Tidewater Trail
28.4 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock 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 Woodstock to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Woodstock and 66.4 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Port Royal
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 Port Royal.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Ashland
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 92.51 mi (148.88 km).
#1 Woodstock
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 37.5406900, -76.4857800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
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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