How far is Dale City, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dale City and Alexandria is 18.36 miles (29.55 km).

Flight distance from Dale City, VA to Alexandria, VA is 18.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dale City, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 23.84 miles (38.37 km) by car.

Driving from Dale City to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Dale City

Census designated place

Population 65969
GPS Coordinates 38°38'13"N 77°18'40"W
Latitude 38.6370600
Longitude -77.3110900
Altitude 70
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 Dale City and Alexandria

The distance between Dale City and Alexandria is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Dale City and Alexandria. The current time is 11:09:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.19 liters (0.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dale City and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dale City to Alexandria is $2.79 (diesel $3.61).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $2.79 $3.17 $3.46 $3.61

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 Dale City 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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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Dale City 26.61 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Dale City 91.28 miles (147 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Dale City 178.56 miles (287 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Dale City 153.9 miles (248 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Dale City 120.14 miles (193 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Dale City 164.39 miles (265 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Dale City 28.98 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Dale City 146.41 miles (236 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Dale City 169.71 miles (273 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Dale City 175.33 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Dale City 81.81 miles (132 km)

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