How far is Lorton, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lorton and Alexandria is 11.97 miles (19.26 km).

Flight distance from Lorton, VA to Alexandria, VA is 11.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lorton, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 15.55 miles (25.03 km) by car.

Driving from Lorton to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Lorton

Census designated place

Population 18610
GPS Coordinates 38°42'15"N 77°13'40"W
Latitude 38.7042800
Longitude -77.2277600
Altitude 43
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 Lorton and Alexandria

The distance between Lorton and Alexandria is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 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 Lorton and Alexandria. The current time is 03:08:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.08 liters (0.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lorton and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lorton to Alexandria is $1.82 (diesel $2.36).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $1.82 $2.06 $2.26 $2.36

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lorton and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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