How far is Fredericksburg, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fredericksburg and Alexandria is 41.24 miles (66.37 km).
Flight distance from Fredericksburg, VA to Alexandria, VA is 41.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 47.78 miles (76.89 km) by car.
Driving from Fredericksburg to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29492 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°18'11"N 77°27'38"W |
| Latitude | 38.3031800 |
| Longitude | -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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 Fredericksburg and Alexandria
The distance between Fredericksburg and Alexandria is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 Fredericksburg and Alexandria. The current time is 20:50:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.38 liters (1.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fredericksburg and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fredericksburg to Alexandria is $5.6 (diesel $7.24).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $5.6 | $6.34 | $6.94 | $7.24 |
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 17, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fredericksburg and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
