How far is Petersburg, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Petersburg and Alexandria is 54.63 miles (87.91 km).

Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Alexandria, VA is 54.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 64.83 miles (104.33 km) by car.

Driving from Petersburg to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Petersburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 30446
GPS Coordinates 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W
Latitude 38.9092800
Longitude -78.0533300
Altitude 240
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 Petersburg and Alexandria

The distance between Petersburg and Alexandria is 104 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 09 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 Petersburg and Alexandria. The current time is 06:36:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.66 liters (2.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Alexandria is $7.59 (diesel $9.82).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $7.59 $8.61 $9.42 $9.82

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 Petersburg 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 Danville, VA to Petersburg 225.88 miles (364 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Petersburg 188.48 miles (303 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Petersburg 70.6 miles (114 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Petersburg 41.45 miles (67 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Petersburg 166.09 miles (267 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Petersburg 36.53 miles (59 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Petersburg 54.16 miles (87 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Petersburg 180.86 miles (291 km)

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