How far is Alexandria, VA from Buckhall, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.09 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.3 mi
34.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.3 mi
Kilometers
34.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.09 mi
Kilometers
50.03 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T10:07
Arrive Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Lorton
VA

Census designated place

From Alexandria
15.5 mi
00h 23m
To Buckhall
15.5 mi
00h 23m

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
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 294 West: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Potomac Mills, Strayer University Woodbridge Campus

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    1033 ft · 22 sec · Prince William Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 849: Caton Hill Road

    1336 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Caton Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Caton Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minnieville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Minnieville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Elm Farm Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Farm Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Moore Drive

    1245 ft · 45 sec · Moore Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
17.6 mi · 57%
Prince William Parkway
8.77 mi · 28%
Elm Farm Road
0.92 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.7 mi · 2%
Caton Hill Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Minnieville Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorton
00h 23m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Lorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Alexandria and 15.5 miles from Buckhall.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lorton

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 Lorton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall
Alexandria City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Alexandria City Hall

Alexandria , VA
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rating 4.4/5 55 reviews City Hall
Alexandria Finance Department
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Alexandria Finance Department

Alexandria , VA
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City tax office
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Manassas , VA
9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorton.

RAIL

Lorton station

1 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

6 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Burke Centre

12 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 21.3 mi (34.28 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

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

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.87 $9.74
Premium $4.78 $5.26 $10.51
Diesel $5.62 $6.19 $12.37

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 Buckhall. The current time is 10:07:54.

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.