How far is Galax, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galax and Alexandria is 258.45 miles (415.94 km).
Flight distance from Galax, VA to Alexandria, VA is 258.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Galax to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 325.1 miles (523.2 km) by car.
Driving from Galax to Alexandria will take approximately 05 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W |
| Latitude | 36.6612400 |
| Longitude | -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| 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 Galax and Alexandria
The distance between Galax and Alexandria is 523 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 48 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 Galax and Alexandria. The current time is 05:00:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.43 liters (11.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Alexandria is $38.09 (diesel $49.24).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $38.09 | $43.17 | $47.22 | $49.24 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
