Origin
Lake Barcroft, VA
Late night in Lake Barcroft on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Barcroft, VA to Alexandria, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 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 25m
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.
Lake Barcroft, VA
El Capra
Alexandria, VA
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Trip Overview
Lake Barcroft, VA to Alexandria, VA is 8.5 miles and takes about 23m 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 the state of Virginia. Expect a highly local drive with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick local excursion rather than a long-haul journey. The low mileage and minimal fuel cost make this a very accessible route for a spontaneous outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | 3.8 mi | 10m |
| Leesburg Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Beachway Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Prince Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Waterway Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Glen Carlyn Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Daingerfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Potterton Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
King Street
— 3.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Barcroft, VA and Alexandria, VA.
1
Start on Crosswoods Drive
57 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crosswoods Drive
2
Turn right onto Waterway Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterway Drive
3
Turn right onto Potterton Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Potterton Drive
4
Turn right onto Beachway Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Beachway Drive
5
Turn left onto Blair Road
317 ft
·
13 sec
·
Blair Road
6
Turn left onto Glen Carlyn Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Carlyn Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Carlyn Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Glen Carlyn Drive
8
At end of road, turn right onto VA 7
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Leesburg Pike
9
Continue on VA 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
10
Continue on VA 7
3.1 mi
·
9 min
·
King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Daingerfield Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Daingerfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Prince Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Prince Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto VA 400
372 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
VA 400
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Blair Road
Turn left onto Blair Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Glen Carlyn Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Carlyn Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
At end of road, turn right onto VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Daingerfield Road
Turn right onto Daingerfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Prince Street
Turn left onto Prince Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
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
Alexandria, VA
Late night in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, including King Street, Leesburg Pike, and Beachway Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on King Street. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through the neighborhoods and local streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Blair Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.6 miles (Blair Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Glen Carlyn Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (VA 7 / Leesburg Pike): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 23m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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 1.6 miles (Blair Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Glen Carlyn Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (VA 7 / Leesburg Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alexandria, 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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