How far is Potomac Mills, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Potomac Mills, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potomac Mills and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potomac Mills and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
23 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
94 m · 30 sec
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Turn sharp left
60 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Potomac Mills Circle
73 m · 13 sec · Potomac Mills Circle
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Turn right onto Worth Avenue
1747 ft · 56 sec · Worth Avenue
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Turn right onto Prince William Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 North: Washington
1747 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway
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Continue on South Patrick Street
1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2462 ft · 2 min · 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 Potomac Mills 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Potomac Mills and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potomac Mills to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 10.7 miles from Potomac Mills and 10.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Potomac Mills and Sunny near Alexandria.
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 Potomac Mills and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 km).
#1 Potomac Mills
Potomac Mills is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6459500, -77.2941500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $3.87 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
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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