How far is Arlington, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Alexandria.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
1932 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn straight
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · 10th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 50 East
800 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on US 50 East: Washington
709 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Arlington Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Memorial Bridge, George Washington Parkway, Arlington Cemetery
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Memorial Parkway
5.8 mi · 11 min · George Washington Memorial Parkway
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.2 km · 3 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 18 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto South Columbus Street
126 m · 26 sec · South Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Prince Street
95 m · 13 sec · Prince Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
113 m · 20 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Alexandria.
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.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Merge slight left onto George Washington Memorial Parkway
5.76 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.7 miles from Arlington and 4.5 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:56 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 Chance Rain Showers around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.
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 Arlington and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 6.1 mi (9.82 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)
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 11m |
| 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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