Origin
Alexandria, VA
Evening in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, VA
Jimmy Elizarraras
Annandale, VA
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, Gibbon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.2 miles from Alexandria, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 12.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
King Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Saint Asaph Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gibbon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Patrick Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 620 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Annandale, VA.
1
Start on South Washington Street
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto King Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saint Asaph Street
4
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gibbon Street
5
Turn left onto South Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Patrick Street
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
436 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, I 495 West
8
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
9
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Capital Beltway
10
Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Capital Beltway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 620: Braddock Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 East: Braddock Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 620 East: Braddock Road
14
Turn straight onto Braddock Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Braddock Road
15
Turn left onto Ravensworth Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ravensworth Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ravensworth Road
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ravensworth Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Ravensworth Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ravensworth Road
18
Turn right onto Little River Turnpike
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Little River Turnpike
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.2 miles from Alexandria, VA, or about 10m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.3 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annandale, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, VA
This is one driving day of about 12.3 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alexandria, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Alexandria, VA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annandale, VA
The final approach into Annandale, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Annandale, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Annandale, VA
Evening in Annandale on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, Gibbon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Alexandria, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alexandria, VA to Annandale, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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