How far is Buckhall, VA from Alexandria, VA?

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.32 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.3 mi
34.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
29.32 mi
Kilometers
47.18 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
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
Lorton
VA

Census designated place

From Buckhall
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To Alexandria
13.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Buckhall and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 44 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Bridge Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Old Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gordon Boulevard

    2448 ft · 57 sec · Gordon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 North: Washington

    1653 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  9. 9

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Patrick Street

    1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhall 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14.6 mi · 50%
Prince William Parkway
7.43 mi · 25%
Old Bridge Road
5.02 mi · 17%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 7%
South Washington Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Gordon Boulevard
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 10m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorton
00h 21m from Buckhall
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckhall 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 Buckhall to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Lorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Buckhall and 13.7 miles from Alexandria.

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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.7 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 12.7 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 Buckhall and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 21.3 mi (34.28 km).

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#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.12 $8.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.61 $9.21
Premium $4.78 $4.97 $9.94
Diesel $5.62 $5.85 $11.70

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 Buckhall and Alexandria. The current time is 08:05:25.

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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.