How far is Amherst, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Amherst and Alexandria is 137.65 miles (221.53 km).

Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Alexandria, VA is 137.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Amherst to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 161.06 miles (259.2 km) by car.

Driving from Amherst to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Amherst

Town in Virginia, USA

Population 2182
GPS Coordinates 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W
Latitude 37.5851400
Longitude -79.0514100
Altitude 232
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Alexandria

The distance between Amherst and Alexandria is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Amherst and Alexandria. The current time is 04:02:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.51 liters (5.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Alexandria is $18.87 (diesel $24.39).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $18.87 $21.39 $23.39 $24.39

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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