How far is University Center, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between University Center and Alexandria is 27.56 miles (44.35 km).
Flight distance from University Center, VA to Alexandria, VA is 27.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from University Center, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 40.19 miles (64.68 km) by car.
Driving from University Center to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 46 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'25"N 77°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 39.0570500 |
| Longitude | -77.4441500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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 University Center and Alexandria
The distance between University Center and Alexandria is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 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 University Center and Alexandria. The current time is 13:56:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.37 liters (1.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Center and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Center to Alexandria is $4.71 (diesel $6.09).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $4.71 | $5.34 | $5.84 | $6.09 |
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 December 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between University Center 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
Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to University Center 210.11 miles (338 km)
Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to University Center 222.08 miles (357 km)
