How far is Salem, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Alexandria is 81.66 miles (131.42 km).
Flight distance from Salem, VA to Alexandria, VA is 81.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Salem to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 101.32 miles (163.07 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 25340 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6442900 |
| Longitude | -78.5477900 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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 Salem and Alexandria
The distance between Salem and Alexandria is 163 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Salem and Alexandria. The current time is 05:10:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.53 liters (3.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Alexandria is $11.87 (diesel $15.35).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.87 | $13.45 | $14.72 | $15.35 |
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 Salem and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
