How far is Alexandria, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Baileys Crossroads.
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Start on South Washington Street
552 ft · 30 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto Cameron Street
101 m · 19 sec · Cameron Street
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Turn left onto North Columbus Street
16 m · 6 sec · North Columbus Street
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Turn right onto Cameron Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto King Street
3.8 mi · 10 min · King Street
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn slight right onto VA 244 West: Columbia Pike, Annandale
713 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
70 m · 6 sec · Columbia Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Baileys Crossroads.
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.
King Street
Turn right onto King Street
3.75 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Baileys Crossroads?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Alexandria and 3 miles from Baileys Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alexandria and Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 5.46 mi (8.78 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baileys Crossroads
Census designated place
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 38.8503900, -77.1297000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
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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