How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colonial Heights and Alexandria is 315.2 miles (507.27 km).

Flight distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Alexandria, VA is 315.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Colonial Heights to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colonial Heights, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 373.93 miles (601.78 km) by car.

Driving from Colonial Heights to Alexandria will take approximately 05 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Colonial Heights

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 17205
GPS Coordinates 36°38'0"N 82°7'13"W
Latitude 36.6334400
Longitude -82.1204100
Altitude 546
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 Colonial Heights and Alexandria

The distance between Colonial Heights and Alexandria is 602 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 41 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 Colonial Heights and Alexandria. The current time is 03:39:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.95 liters (13.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colonial Heights and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colonial Heights to Alexandria is $43.81 (diesel $56.63).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $43.81 $49.65 $54.31 $56.63

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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