How far is West Springfield, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from West Springfield, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Springfield and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Springfield and Alexandria.
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Start on Caneel Court
32 m · 5 sec · Caneel Court
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Continue on Caneel Court
885 ft · 44 sec · Caneel Court
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Turn left onto Greeley Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Greeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Keene Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Keene Mill Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 395 North, I 495 North
849 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East, I 395 North: Baltimore, Washington
1149 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
1828 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 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 West Springfield 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
4.93 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Springfield to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 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 miles from West Springfield and 6 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Franconia
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 Franconia.
Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Springfield and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 9.64 mi (15.52 km).
#1 West Springfield
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
| Population | 22,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.7726100, -77.2210900 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
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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