Origin
Alexandria, VA
Morning in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Independent Hill, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Independent Hill, VA
Anthony Brown
Trip Overview
Alexandria, VA to Independent Hill, VA is 28.9 miles and takes about 45 minutes via I 95 and Minnieville Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, traversing the Southeast region for both its origin and destination. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road travel. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient leg of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Minnieville Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 5 mi | 6m |
| Dumfries Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Caton Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bristow Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Patrick Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Independent Hill, VA.
1
Start on VA 400
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto King Street
314 ft
·
14 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Saint Asaph Street
4
Turn right onto Duke Street
334 ft
·
18 sec
·
Duke Street
5
Turn left onto VA 400
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gibbon Street
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Patrick Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
438 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 158B
Toward VA 294 West: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Potomac Mills, Strayer University Woodbridge Campus
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto VA 294
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Prince William Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 849: Caton Hill Road
15
Continue on SR 849
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Caton Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 640
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Minnieville Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto VA 234
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dumfries Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto SR 846
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bristow Road
19
Arrive at destination
SR 846
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 49...
8
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward VA 294 West: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Potomac Mills, Strayer University Woodbridge Campus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 158B
Toward VA 294 West: Prince William Parkway, Man...
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
VA 234 / Dumfries Road
Turn right onto VA 234 / Dumfries Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Independent Hill, VA
Morning in Independent Hill on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 offers a blend of highway and local road experiences, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a considerable stretch of 12.6 miles on I 95, allowing for consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate, Minnieville Road will guide you through more varied terrain. The overall profile is a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience both faster highway sections and more stop-and-go driving as you approach your destination.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Alexandria, VA and Independent Hill, VA, road signs point toward Manassas, Potomac Mills and Strayer University Woodbridge Campus.
Manassas
19.2 mi in
|
~26m
Potomac Mills
19.2 mi in
|
~26m
Strayer University Woodbridge Campus
19.2 mi in
|
~26m
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 45m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 95. 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 Independent Hill, 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Independent Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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