How far is Alexandria, VA from Brandermill, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Brandermill, VA is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.17 mi
02h 22m
Flight
100.35 mi
161.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.35 mi
Kilometers
161.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.17 mi
Kilometers
186.96 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T04:48
Arrive Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Alexandria
58.1 mi
01h 11m
To Brandermill
58 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Brandermill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Brandermill.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    96 m · 15 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

    842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gibbon Street

    923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Patrick Street

    1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

    133 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West

    3238 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

    867 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    2102 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Charter Colony Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Old Hundred Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brandermill Parkway

    8 m · 1 sec · Brandermill Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Brandermill Parkway

    2479 ft · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

    1535 ft · 46 sec · Millridge Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road

    80 m · 18 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Timber Ridge Road

    113 m · 21 sec · Timber Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Brandermill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
97 mi · 84%
Powhite Parkway
11.6 mi · 10%
Beltline Expressway
2.07 mi · 2%
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
0.96 mi · 1%
Charter Colony Parkway
0.83 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 11m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Brandermill?

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Alexandria and 58 miles from Brandermill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spotsylvania Courthouse.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Brandermill. Straight-line distance: 100.35 mi (161.49 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brandermill

Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4320900, -77.6497100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Brandermill (-77.64971, 37.43209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.24
Round trip
$32.48
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.24 $32.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.78 $19.59 $39.18
Diesel $5.62 $23.06 $46.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Brandermill. The current time is 04:48:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.