How far is Forest, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest and Alexandria is 157.44 miles (253.38 km).
Flight distance from Forest, VA to Alexandria, VA is 157.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Forest to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 194.26 miles (312.63 km) by car.
Driving from Forest to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Forest
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 9106 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'50"N 79°17'23"W |
| Latitude | 37.3637500 |
| Longitude | -79.2897500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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 Forest and Alexandria
The distance between Forest and Alexandria is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Forest and Alexandria. The current time is 20:35:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.95 liters (6.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Alexandria is $22.76 (diesel $29.42).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $22.76 | $25.79 | $28.21 | $29.42 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
