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

The driving distance from King George, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
56.54 mi
01h 13m
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
56.54 mi
Kilometers
90.99 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 8:09 PM EST
Return by in King George
Fri, Nov 6, 9:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King George
2026-11-06T18:56
Arrive Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 8:09 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in King George
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 King George
27.5 mi
00h 36m
To Alexandria
29.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Madison Parkway

    10 mi · 14 min · James Madison Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Nice Middleton Bridge

    17.6 mi · 25 min · Nice Middleton Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Turkey Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Middletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middletown Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Middletown Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Berry Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond

    790 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond

    157 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Alexandria, Mount Vernon

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Vernon

    641 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nice Middleton Bridge
17.7 mi · 31%
Indian Head Highway
10.2 mi · 18%
James Madison Parkway
10 mi · 18%
Middletown Road
4.21 mi · 7%
Berry Road
3.9 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway (Local)
2.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Nice Middleton Bridge

Continue on Nice Middleton Bridge

17.6 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlgren
00h 36m from King George
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 27.5 miles from King George and 29.1 miles from Alexandria.

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 18.7 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 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 King George and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).

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#1 King George

King George is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2681800, -77.1844200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: VA 3 (-77.184237, 38.268407)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.79
Round trip
$15.59
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $7.79 $15.59
Mid-grade $4.41 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.82 $9.59 $19.19
Diesel $6.20 $12.33 $24.66

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 King George and Alexandria. The current time is 18:56:04.

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.