How far is Falls Church, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Fastest route
The distance between Falls Church, Virginia, and Alexandria, Virginia is approximately 9.3 miles (15 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 23 minutes.
Directions
- Head southwest on N Washington St toward W Broad St/Leesburg Pike (26 ft).
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Broad St/Leesburg Pike.
- Continue to follow Leesburg Pike. Pass by Panera Bread (on the right in 3 mi) (4.3 mi).
- Continue onto King St (3.6 mi).
- Turn right onto Callahan Dr (0.2 mi).
- Sharp left onto Duke St (0.7 mi).
- Keep left to stay on Duke St (0.3 mi).
- Turn left onto George Washington Mem Pkwy/S Washington St (0.1 mi).
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Use Leesburg Pike and King St as they are the fastest routes considering traffic conditions.
- 🕑 Keep an eye on traffic updates for a smoother journey.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Falls Church and Alexandria is 8.56 miles (13.78 km).
Flight distance from Falls Church, VA to Alexandria, VA is 8.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Falls Church, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 14.86 miles (23.91 km) by car.
Driving from Falls Church to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14631 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'56"N 77°10'16"W |
| Latitude | 38.8823300 |
| Longitude | -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.
| Population | 158726 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W |
| Latitude | 38.8048400 |
| Longitude | -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alexandria: South Washington Street (-77.04696,38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time Between Falls Church and Alexandria
The distance between Falls Church and Alexandria is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Falls Church and Alexandria. The current time is 09:09:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.98 liters (0.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Falls Church and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Falls Church to Alexandria is $1.74 (diesel $2.25).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $1.74 | $1.97 | $2.16 | $2.25 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Falls Church and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
