How far is Alexandria, VA from King George, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to King George, VA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.19 mi
01h 26m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.19 mi
Kilometers
88.82 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King George
Fri, Nov 6, 9:08 PM EST
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 10:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive King George
Fri, Nov 6, 9:08 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dahlgren
VA

Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
27.6 mi
00h 43m
To King George
27.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and King George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and King George.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    96 m · 15 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

    842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gibbon Street

    923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Patrick Street

    1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

    133 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond

    562 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor

    2154 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head

    783 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Middletown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middletown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Turkey Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    17.7 mi · 25 min · Crain Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on James Madison Parkway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · James Madison Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and King George.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
17.7 mi · 32%
James Madison Parkway
10.1 mi · 18%
Indian Head Highway
9.59 mi · 17%
Middletown Road
4.2 mi · 8%
Berry Road
3.86 mi · 7%
Turkey Hill Road
2.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlgren
00h 43m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near King George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to King George?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Dahlgren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Alexandria and 27.6 miles from King George.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near King George.

Stop Ideas Near Dahlgren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dahlgren, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dahlgren.

RAIL

Quantico

30 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

36 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Woodbridge station

40 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

44 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and King George. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 King George

King George is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2681800, -77.1844200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: King George (-77.18442, 38.26818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.41 $8.61 $17.21
Premium $4.82 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $6.20 $12.08 $24.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and King George. The current time is 19:41:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.