How far is Alexandria, VA from Dale City, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Dale City, VA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Dale City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Dale City.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight left
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 784: Dale City, Rippon Landing, Rest Area
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 784 West: Dale City
1218 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Dale City
2349 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Dale Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Birchdale Avenue
3155 ft · 2 min · Birchdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Bayfield Drive
13 m · 2 sec · Bayfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Dale City.
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.
Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dale City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Dale City?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
West Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Alexandria and 11.6 miles from Dale City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dale City.
Stop Ideas Near West Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
Tele-Town Hall
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Springfield.
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Dale City. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dale City
Census designated place
| Population | 65,969 |
| Coordinates | 38.6370600, -77.3110900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale City (-77.31109, 38.63706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
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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