How far is Chesapeake, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chesapeake and Alexandria is 143.53 miles (230.99 km).

Flight distance from Chesapeake, VA to Alexandria, VA is 143.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Chesapeake to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chesapeake, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 197.39 miles (317.67 km) by car.

Driving from Chesapeake to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.

Population 247011
GPS Coordinates 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W
Latitude 36.8190400
Longitude -76.2749400
Altitude 3
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 Chesapeake and Alexandria

The distance between Chesapeake and Alexandria is 318 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Chesapeake and Alexandria. The current time is 00:38:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.37 liters (6.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chesapeake and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chesapeake to Alexandria is $23.12 (diesel $29.9).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.12 $26.21 $28.67 $29.9

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 October 09, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chesapeake 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

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