How far is Alexandria, VA from Loch Lomond, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Loch Lomond, VA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Loch Lomond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Loch Lomond.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
2183 ft · 31 sec · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
1434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road
1424 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Braddock Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Braddock Road
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Continue on Braddock Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Braddock Road
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Continue on New Braddock Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · New Braddock Road
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Turn left onto Centreville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Centreville Road
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Turn right onto Compton Road
98 m · 8 sec · Compton Road
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Continue on Ordway Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ordway Road
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Continue on Old Centreville Road
3165 ft · 2 min · Old Centreville Road
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Turn right onto Yorkshire Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Yorkshire Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amherst Drive
2206 ft · 1 min · Amherst Drive
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Turn left onto Arlington Avenue
137 m · 20 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Loch Lomond.
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.
Braddock Road
Turn straight onto Braddock Road
8.56 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Loch Lomond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Loch Lomond?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Alexandria and 14 miles from Loch Lomond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Loch Lomond.
Stop Ideas Near Burke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burke.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Loch Lomond. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.42 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loch Lomond
Census designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,701 |
| Coordinates | 38.7862300, -77.4780400 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loch Lomond (-77.47804, 38.78623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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