Origin
Alexandria, VA
Morning in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Falls Church, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, VA
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Falls Church, VA
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Trip Overview
Alexandria, VA to Falls Church, VA is 9.1 miles and takes about 24m via King Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and within the state of Virginia. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a high-speed transit. It's an easy, same-day journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, offering a straightforward connection between these two Virginia locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | 3.8 mi | 10m |
| Leesburg Pike | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| East Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cameron Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Columbus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
King Street
— 3.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Falls Church, VA.
1
Start on VA 400
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Cameron Street
331 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cameron Street
3
Turn left onto North Columbus Street
53 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Columbus Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Cameron Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto VA 7
3.8 mi
·
10 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on VA 7
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Leesburg Pike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 7
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Leesburg Pike
Toward VA 7 West: Falls Church, Winchester
8
Turn straight onto VA 7
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 29; VA 237
357 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Washington Street
10
Continue on US 29; VA 237
359 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Washington Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 29; VA 237
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cameron Street
Turn left onto Cameron Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Columbus Street
Turn left onto North Columbus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cameron Street
Turn right onto Cameron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
VA 7 / King Street
Turn right onto VA 7 / King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 7 / Leesburg Pike toward VA 7 West: Falls Church, Winchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VA 7 West: Falls Church, Winchester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Falls Church, VA
Morning in Falls Church on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with absolutely no highway miles. You'll be navigating primarily along King Street, Leesburg Pike, and East Broad Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on King Street. Given the absence of highway driving, anticipate a pace dictated by local traffic lights and intersections, rather than open road speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on King Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cameron Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Columbus Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alexandria, VA to Falls Church, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
7.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
via VA 7
About the Cities
Starting in Alexandria, VA
Full guide →Alexandria is a city in Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on King Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Falls Church, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Columbus Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Falls Church, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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