How far is Kings Park, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Kings Park, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.56 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.58 mi
17.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.58 mi
Kilometers
17.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.22 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 30, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Kings Park
Thu, Apr 30, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park
2026-04-30T11:57
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 30, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franconia
VA

Census designated place

From Kings Park
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Alexandria
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on Parliament Drive

    1074 ft · 52 sec · Parliament Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southampton Drive

    1825 ft · 55 sec · Southampton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Braddock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Road

  4. 4

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

    3175 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

    969 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
6.76 mi · 54%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 16%
Braddock Road
1.02 mi · 8%
I 495 South
0.6 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
0.47 mi · 4%
US 1 North
0.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

6.76 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 09m from Kings Park
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kings Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Park to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Kings Park and 6.3 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kings Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Franconia and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

11 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Burke Centre

13 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Woodbridge station

16 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 10.58 mi (17.02 km).

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#1 Kings Park

Kings Park is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8062200, -77.2433200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Parliament Drive (-77.243321, 38.806261)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.49
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.74 $3.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.78 $2.10 $4.20
Diesel $5.62 $2.47 $4.95

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park and Alexandria. The current time is 11:57:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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