How far is South Boston, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Boston and Alexandria is 177.3 miles (285.34 km).
Flight distance from South Boston, VA to Alexandria, VA is 177.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from South Boston to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Boston, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 212.35 miles (341.74 km) by car.
Driving from South Boston to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 38 minutes.
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°41'56"N 78°54'5"W |
| Latitude | 36.6987500 |
| Longitude | -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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 South Boston and Alexandria
The distance between South Boston and Alexandria is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 South Boston and Alexandria. The current time is 07:56:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.36 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Boston and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Boston to Alexandria is $24.88 (diesel $32.16).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $24.88 | $28.2 | $30.84 | $32.16 |
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 May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Boston and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
