How far is Charlottesville, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlottesville and Alexandria is 94.14 miles (151.5 km).

Flight distance from Charlottesville, VA to Alexandria, VA is 94.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Charlottesville to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlottesville, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 112 miles (180.25 km) by car.

Driving from Charlottesville to Alexandria will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Population 46950
GPS Coordinates 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W
Latitude 38.0293100
Longitude -78.4766800
Altitude 142
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 Charlottesville and Alexandria

The distance between Charlottesville and Alexandria is 180 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 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 Charlottesville and Alexandria. The current time is 13:24:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.96 liters (3.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlottesville and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlottesville to Alexandria is $13.12 (diesel $16.96).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $13.12 $14.87 $16.27 $16.96

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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