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.
#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 |
#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 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 12:00:17.
| 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 May 12, 2025.
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)
