How far is Amherst, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Alexandria is 137.65 miles (221.53 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Alexandria, VA is 137.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Amherst to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 161.06 miles (259.2 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Alexandria: South Washington Street (-77.04696,38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Alexandria
The distance between Amherst and Alexandria is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Amherst and Alexandria. The current time is 12:53:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.51 liters (5.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Alexandria is $18.87 (diesel $24.39).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $18.87 | $21.39 | $23.39 | $24.39 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
