Origin
Alexandria, VA
Morning in Alexandria on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Burke, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, VA
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Burke, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Alexandria to Burke, you will cover a total distance of 14.6 miles. This trip is designed as a simple day outing, requiring only about 22 minutes of time behind the wheel. You won’t need to worry about lodging or overnight splits, as the entire journey is easily manageable in a single session. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly trip to navigate within the Southeast region of Virginia. This local drive is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer a short, efficient commute rather than a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 5 mi | 6m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Braddock Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Burke Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Patrick Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gibbon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Saint Asaph Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway (Local)
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Burke, VA.
1
Start on VA 400
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto King Street
314 ft
·
14 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Saint Asaph Street
4
Turn right onto Duke Street
334 ft
·
18 sec
·
Duke Street
5
Turn left onto VA 400
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gibbon Street
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Patrick Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
438 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 495
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Exit 170A
Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Capital Beltway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 54B-A
Toward SR 620: Braddock Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 54A
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 54A
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto SR 620
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Braddock Road
18
Turn left onto SR 645
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Burke Lake Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 652
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Burke Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
SR 652
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 49...
8
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 620: Braddock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54B-A
Toward SR 620: Braddock Road
9
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 54A
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
9
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 54A
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burke, VA
Morning in Burke on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way through the area. Unlike a high-speed interstate grind, this route features zero highway miles, keeping you on local streets for the duration of the trip. You will spend your time traveling along King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, and Gibbon Street. Because the entire 14.6-mile path consists of surface roads, you should prepare for frequent turns and a slower, more deliberate pace. This is a purely local experience that requires your full attention to street navigation rather than long-distance highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Capital Beltway (Local).
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alexandria, VA to Burke, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
0.9 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Alexandria, VA
Full guide →Alexandria is a city in Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Capital Beltway (Local). The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Burke, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burke, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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