How far is Buchanan, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buchanan and Alexandria is 168.06 miles (270.46 km).
Flight distance from Buchanan, VA to Alexandria, VA is 168.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Buchanan to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buchanan, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 214.95 miles (345.93 km) by car.
Driving from Buchanan to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Buchanan
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'38"N 79°40'47"W |
| Latitude | 37.5273600 |
| Longitude | -79.6797600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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 Buchanan and Alexandria
The distance between Buchanan and Alexandria is 346 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 50 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 Buchanan and Alexandria. The current time is 10:40:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.71 liters (7.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buchanan and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buchanan to Alexandria is $25.18 (diesel $32.55).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $25.18 | $28.54 | $31.22 | $32.55 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buchanan and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
