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Trip from Alexandria, VA to Loudoun Valley Estates, VA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Alexandria, VA, VA

Alexandria, VA

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Downtown Loudoun Valley Estates, VA, VA

Loudoun Valley Estates, VA

Chris Flaten

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 12.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Loudoun Valley Estates, VA.

1

Start on VA 400

75 ft · 6 sec · South Washington Street
2

Turn right onto King Street

314 ft · 14 sec · King Street
3

Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
4

Turn right onto Duke Street

334 ft · 18 sec · Duke Street
5

Turn left onto VA 400

0.2 mi · 50 sec · South Washington Street
6

Turn right onto Gibbon Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Gibbon Street
7

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

438 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; I 495

5.0 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 495

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
Exit 170A Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 45 Toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto VA 267

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec
17

Merge onto VA 267

10 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on VA 267

3.9 mi · 5 min · Dulles Greenway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 7 Toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn left onto SR 607

2.7 mi · 5 min · Loudoun County Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto SR 3100

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Evergreen Ridge Drive
22

Turn left onto Barnstead Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Barnstead Drive
23

Turn left onto Broadrun Meadow Circle

270 ft · 11 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle
24

Arrive at destination

Broadrun Meadow Circle

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place and unincorporated community in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McLean, VA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Ashburn, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McLean, VA

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

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.

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 49...
8
1 mi into trip | ~3m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 West
6
6.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
19.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 45 Toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulle...
7
35 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.05 one way

$12.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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

Dulles Toll Road (11.3 mi) $2.26
Dulles Greenway (3.9 mi) $0.98

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alexandria, VA

Afternoon in Alexandria on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Loudoun Valley Estates, VA

Afternoon in Loudoun Valley Estates on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

21 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

56m 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 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.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

19.1 mi in | ~26m

Dulles Airport

19.1 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Capital Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.24 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Loudoun Valley Estates, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 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.

Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Loudoun Valley Estates, VA before heading back.

How this page is built

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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