How far is Rural Retreat, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rural Retreat and Alexandria is 265.8 miles (427.76 km).
Flight distance from Rural Retreat, VA to Alexandria, VA is 265.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Rural Retreat to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rural Retreat, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 322.06 miles (518.31 km) by car.
Driving from Rural Retreat to Alexandria will take approximately 05 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Rural Retreat
Town of the United States
| Population | 1448 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°53'37"N 81°16'33"W |
| Latitude | 36.8937300 |
| Longitude | -81.2759300 |
| Altitude | 766 |
| 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 Rural Retreat and Alexandria
The distance between Rural Retreat and Alexandria is 518 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 45 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 Rural Retreat and Alexandria. The current time is 10:21:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.02 liters (11.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rural Retreat and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rural Retreat to Alexandria is $37.73 (diesel $48.78).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $37.73 | $42.76 | $46.78 | $48.78 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rural Retreat and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
