How far is Alexandria, VA from Broadlands, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Broadlands, VA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.47 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.41 mi
47.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.41 mi
Kilometers
47.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.47 mi
Kilometers
61.91 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T09:47
Arrive Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tysons Corner
VA

Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
19.2 mi
00h 26m
To Broadlands
19.3 mi
00h 26m

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
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 772: Ashburn, Broadlands

    1447 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ashburn Village Boulevard

    1208 ft · 36 sec · Ashburn Village Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Mooreview Parkway

    902 ft · 22 sec · Mooreview Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Demott Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Waxpool Road

    2940 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Truro Parish Drive

    588 ft · 13 sec · Truro Parish Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
12.5 mi · 33%
Dulles Toll Road
11.6 mi · 30%
Dulles Greenway
5.29 mi · 14%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 13%
Demott Drive
0.72 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dulles Toll Road

Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tysons Corner
00h 26m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Tysons Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Alexandria and 19.3 miles from Broadlands.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tysons Corner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tysons Corner and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tysons Corner.

RAIL

Burke Centre

15 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

20 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Broadlands. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Broadlands (-77.52027, 39.01816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.39 $10.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.78 $6.50 $13.00
Diesel $5.62 $7.65 $15.30

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 Broadlands. The current time is 09:47:29.

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.