How far is Sandston, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sandston and Alexandria is 89.73 miles (144.41 km).
Flight distance from Sandston, VA to Alexandria, VA is 89.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Sandston to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sandston, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 109.15 miles (175.66 km) by car.
Driving from Sandston to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Sandston
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'25"N 77°18'57"W |
| Latitude | 37.5234800 |
| Longitude | -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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 Sandston and Alexandria
The distance between Sandston and Alexandria is 176 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 57 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 Sandston and Alexandria. The current time is 16:58:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.58 liters (3.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sandston and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sandston to Alexandria is $12.79 (diesel $16.53).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $12.79 | $14.49 | $15.85 | $16.53 |
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 January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sandston and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
