How far is Alexandria, VA from Falls Church, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Falls Church, VA is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Falls Church.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Falls Church.
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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
3.3 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Leesburg Pike
675 ft · 23 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Turn straight onto East Broad Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
109 m · 18 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
109 m · 17 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Falls Church.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Falls Church.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Falls Church?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Baileys Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Alexandria and 4.5 miles from Falls Church.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Falls Church.
Stop Ideas Near Baileys Crossroads
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 Baileys Crossroads.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Falls Church. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,631 |
| Coordinates | 38.8823300, -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls Church (-77.17109, 38.88233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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