This page delivers traffic analytics for Alexandria City, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alexandria City, Virginia among 129 road miles divided in 4,475 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 152 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,601
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
16.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$145,986
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,601 vehicles per day in Alexandria City, Virginia that results in 1,376,115 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈502 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 7,601 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Alexandria carries 42% more traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,376,115 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈502 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Virginia's statewide total. At 31.9 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion here (16.6%) closely tracks the state level. 75% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Alexandria's 7,601 vehicles per day. 45% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Alexandria's 31.9 minutes.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
19,155
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
39.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$141,860
A significant volume of traffic in Alexandria City, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 19,155 vehicles per day, 184% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,753 vehicles per day. That average covers 33 highway road miles divided in 306 segments (average segment length 578 ft), together carrying 747,206 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈273 million per year). 59% of counties in Virginia move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 7.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 46% lower than the state average, at 7.1% - positioning Alexandria as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 6% of counties in Virginia. Alexandria's highway truck count is higher than 53% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 1,362 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,753
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
15.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$149,348
The non-highway road network in Alexandria City, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,753 vehicles per day, 65% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 19,155 vehicles per day. That average covers 95 non-highway road miles divided in 4,169 segments (average segment length 121 ft), together carrying 628,909 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈230 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 27% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.0% is 5% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 45% of counties in Virginia. 95% of counties in Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Alexandria. 8% of counties in Virginia have a younger driver population than Alexandria.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Alexandria City, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alexandria
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,601
5,349
+42.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.2%
9.6%
-35.0%
Truck % (Highway)
7.1%
13.1%
-45.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.9 min
31.7 min
+0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,601 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Alexandria have higher average income than 95% of counties in Virginia.
Approximately 53% of highway traffic and 27% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Alexandria City, Virginia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 49% above the daily average.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
