How far is Arlington, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

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

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Arlington, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 9.22 miles (14.84 km) by car.

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

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#1 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
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Arlington and Alexandria

The distance between Arlington and Alexandria is 15 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 09 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 Arlington and Alexandria. The current time is 18:58:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 13 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 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.23 liters (0.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arlington and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arlington to Alexandria is $1.08 (diesel $1.4).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $1.08 $1.22 $1.34 $1.4

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 December 09, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arlington and Alexandria (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 Arlington 27.4 miles (44 km)

Driving distance from Burke, VA to Arlington 16.06 miles (26 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Arlington 111.91 miles (180 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Arlington 194.78 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Arlington 242.51 miles (390 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Arlington 177.1 miles (285 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Arlington 126.61 miles (204 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Arlington 35.98 miles (58 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Arlington 175.32 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Arlington 26.84 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Arlington 8.81 miles (14 km)

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