How far is Broadlands, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.39 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.41 mi
47.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.78 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadlands
2026-04-15T07:48
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broadlands
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Broadlands
19.2 mi
00h 22m
To Alexandria
19.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Truro Parish Drive

    661 ft · 19 sec · Truro Parish Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Waxpool Road

    2888 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Demott Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mooreview Parkway

    1193 ft · 31 sec · Mooreview Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
15.4 mi · 40%
Dulles Toll Road
11 mi · 29%
Dulles Greenway
5.54 mi · 14%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 5%
I 495 South
0.76 mi · 2%
Demott Drive
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tysons Corner
00h 22m from Broadlands
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broadlands and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 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 Mostly Sunny around Broadlands and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.

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 11.4 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 11.2 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 10.8 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 Broadlands and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Chickacoan Trail Drive (-77.520352, 39.01821)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

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
5.13 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Broadlands and Alexandria. The current time is 07:48:36.

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.