How far is Alexandria, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Alexandria and Arlington is 6.1 miles (9.82 km).

Flight distance from Alexandria, VA to Arlington, VA is 6.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Alexandria, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 9.4 miles (15.13 km) by car.

Driving from Alexandria to Arlington will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population 158726
GPS Coordinates 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude 38.8048400
Longitude -77.0469200
Altitude 12
Country United States
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#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Population 229164
GPS Coordinates 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W
Latitude 38.8810100
Longitude -77.1042800
Altitude 71
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Alexandria and Arlington

The distance between Alexandria and Arlington is 15 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Arlington. The current time is 08:14:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.26 liters (0.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alexandria and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alexandria to Arlington is $1.1 (diesel $1.42).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $1.1 $1.25 $1.37 $1.42

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alexandria and Arlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Alexandria 38.99 miles (63 km)

Driving distance from Burke, VA to Alexandria 14.57 miles (23 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Alexandria 112.51 miles (181 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Alexandria 192.09 miles (309 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Alexandria 243.44 miles (392 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Alexandria 174.41 miles (281 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Alexandria 136.09 miles (219 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Alexandria 46.76 miles (75 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Alexandria 184.8 miles (297 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Alexandria 34.28 miles (55 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Alexandria 15.18 miles (24 km)

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