How far is Falls Church, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Fastest route

The distance between Falls Church, Virginia, and Alexandria, Virginia is approximately 9.3 miles (15 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 23 minutes.

Directions

  • Head southwest on N Washington St toward W Broad St/Leesburg Pike (26 ft).
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Broad St/Leesburg Pike.
  • Continue to follow Leesburg Pike. Pass by Panera Bread (on the right in 3 mi) (4.3 mi).
  • Continue onto King St (3.6 mi).
  • Turn right onto Callahan Dr (0.2 mi).
  • Sharp left onto Duke St (0.7 mi).
  • Keep left to stay on Duke St (0.3 mi).
  • Turn left onto George Washington Mem Pkwy/S Washington St (0.1 mi).

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Use Leesburg Pike and King St as they are the fastest routes considering traffic conditions.
  • 🕑 Keep an eye on traffic updates for a smoother journey.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Falls Church and Alexandria is 8.56 miles (13.78 km).

Flight distance from Falls Church, VA to Alexandria, VA is 8.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Falls Church, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 14.86 miles (23.91 km) by car.

Driving from Falls Church to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Falls Church

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 14631
GPS Coordinates 38°52'56"N 77°10'16"W
Latitude 38.8823300
Longitude -77.1710900
Altitude 100
Country United States
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#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population 158726
GPS Coordinates 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude 38.8048400
Longitude -77.0469200
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Falls Church and Alexandria

The distance between Falls Church and Alexandria is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Falls Church and Alexandria. The current time is 18:31:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.98 liters (0.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Falls Church and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Falls Church to Alexandria is $1.74 (diesel $2.25).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $1.74 $1.97 $2.16 $2.25

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Falls Church and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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