Origin
Yorkshire, VA
Late night in Yorkshire on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkshire, VA to Alexandria, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkshire, VA
Erwin Bosman
Alexandria, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Yorkshire, VA to Alexandria, VA is 26 miles and takes about 43m via Braddock Road and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Virginia. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that feels more like navigating through familiar neighborhoods than a long-distance journey. It's a straightforward option for a quick hop between these two points, ideal for when you need to get there without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Braddock Road | 11.1 mi | 20m |
| Capital Beltway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Centreville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 2 mi | 2m |
| New Braddock Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Patrick Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Braddock Road
— 11.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkshire, VA and Alexandria, VA.
1
Start on VA 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Centreville Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto SR 7783
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Braddock Road
3
Continue on SR 620
11 mi
·
20 min
·
Braddock Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 495
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 177A-B
Toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 177B
Toward US 1 North: Alexandria
9
Merge onto US 1
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Richmond Highway
10
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Patrick Street
11
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto VA 400
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
VA 400
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 15 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local) toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177A-B
Toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 177B
Toward US 1 North: Alexandria
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Alexandria, VA
Late night in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 26 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Braddock Road. This suggests a drive punctuated by frequent turns and traffic lights, rather than sustained high-speed travel. You'll likely experience a more urban or suburban driving environment throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Braddock Road.
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 15 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 9 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Yorkshire, VA to Alexandria, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Belvoir along the way.
Fort Belvoir
24.4 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 43m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 11.1 miles on Braddock Road. 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 Alexandria, 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 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Alexandria, 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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