How far is Covington, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Covington and Alexandria is 174.4 miles (280.67 km).
Flight distance from Covington, VA to Alexandria, VA is 174.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Covington to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Covington, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 232.65 miles (374.41 km) by car.
Driving from Covington to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Covington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5639 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°47'36"N 79°59'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.7934600 |
| Longitude | -79.9939500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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 Covington and Alexandria
The distance between Covington and Alexandria is 374 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 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 Covington and Alexandria. The current time is 15:06:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.08 liters (8.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Alexandria is $27.26 (diesel $35.23).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $27.26 | $30.89 | $33.79 | $35.23 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
