Origin
Alexandria, VA
Afternoon in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Loudoun Valley Estates, VA
Chris Flaten
Alexandria, VA to Loudoun Valley Estates, VA is 38.7 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Capital Beltway and Dulles Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive with a moderate highway share, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. It's a practical option for a quick transition between two areas in Northern Virginia without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| Dulles Toll Road | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 5 mi | 6m |
| Dulles Greenway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Loudoun County Parkway | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Barnstead Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Ridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Loudoun Valley Estates, VA.
Start on VA 400
Turn right onto King Street
Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
Turn right onto Duke Street
Turn left onto VA 400
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
Turn left onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
Continue on I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto VA 267
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto VA 267
Continue on VA 267
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 607
Turn left onto SR 3100
Turn left onto Barnstead Drive
Turn left onto Broadrun Meadow Circle
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Loudoun Valley Estates on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 7% highway share. While you'll encounter stretches on the Capital Beltway and Dulles Toll Road, the overall experience involves more navigation through local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is 12.5 miles on the Capital Beltway, offering a brief taste of faster driving before you transition back to more frequent turns. Be prepared for varied road conditions and the need for attentive driving as you navigate.
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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alexandria, VA and Loudoun Valley Estates, VA, road signs point toward Herndon and Dulles Airport.
Herndon
Dulles Airport
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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