How far is Alexandria, VA from Lake Ridge, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Lake Ridge, VA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Lake Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Lake Ridge.
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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
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
2155 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gordon Boulevard
918 ft · 24 sec · Gordon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Bridge Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Antietam Road
1958 ft · 55 sec · Antietam Road
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Turn right onto Woodfern Court
138 m · 20 sec · Woodfern Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodfern Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Lake Ridge.
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
10.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 Lake Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Lake Ridge?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 10.6 miles from Alexandria and 10.6 miles from Lake Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 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 Lake Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near West Springfield
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
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 Lake Ridge. Straight-line distance: 15.75 mi (25.34 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 41,058 |
| Coordinates | 38.6878900, -77.2977600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ridge (-77.29776, 38.68789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
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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