Origin
Alexandria, VA
Morning in Alexandria on Tuesday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to King George, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 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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King George, VA
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Trip Overview
This 55.2-mile drive from Alexandria, VA, to King George, VA, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing Crain Highway, James Madison Parkway, and Indian Head Highway, this journey offers a local feel with an 18% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and local road focus, it's best suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight split. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for the entirety of this drive, so expect a consistent regional landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Highway | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| James Madison Parkway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Indian Head Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Middletown Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Berry Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Turkey Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Crain Highway
— 17.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and King George, 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 left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: National Harbor
12
Merge onto I 95; I 495
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3A
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
Exit 3A
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MD 210 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto MD 210
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on MD 228
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Berry Road
18
Turn right onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Middletown Road
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Middletown Road
20
Continue on Middletown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Road
21
Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Turkey Hill Road
22
Merge onto US 301
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Crain Highway
23
Continue on US 301
10 mi
·
13 min
·
James Madison Parkway
24
Turn right onto VA 205
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
25
Turn right onto VA 3
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Highway
26
Arrive at destination
VA 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 4.9 — 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...
7
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 495 West: Baltimore, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East, I 95 South, I 49...
9
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 210 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
King George, VA
Morning in King George on Tuesday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 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
1h 26m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 55.2-mile route. Only 18% of the journey involves highway travel, meaning you'll encounter more local roads and intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 17.7 miles along Crain Highway, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. The character of the drive will likely involve navigating through communities and varied traffic patterns, rather than a steady, high-speed interstate experience. Be prepared for a dynamic driving environment with frequent adjustments.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Crain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.9 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 17.7 miles on Crain Highway. 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 King George, 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Washington Birthplace National Monument. 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 King George, 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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