How far is Rosslyn, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Rosslyn, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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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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A county in Virginia.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosslyn and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosslyn and Alexandria.
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Start on North Nash Street
10 m · 3 sec · North Nash Street
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Continue on 19th Street North
144 m · 22 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto North Lynn Street
80 m · 7 sec · North Lynn Street
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Take the exit right toward I 66 East: Washington DC
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
813 ft · 15 sec · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 110 South: Pentagon, Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, Crystal City
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Richmond Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 233 East: Reagan National Airport
1113 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Airport Access Road
1610 ft · 46 sec · Airport Access Road
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Turn slight right onto Airport Exit, George Washington Parkway, Washington DC, Alexandria
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Smith Boulevard
101 m · 16 sec · Smith Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Airport Exit, GW Parkway South, Alexandria
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 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 Rosslyn 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.
Richmond Highway
Continue on Richmond Highway
3.01 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rosslyn and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosslyn to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Rosslyn and 3.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rosslyn and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosslyn and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 6.5 mi (10.46 km).
#1 Rosslyn
Rosslyn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8967800, -77.0724800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
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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