How far is Buchanan, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buchanan and Alexandria is 168.06 miles (270.46 km).

Flight distance from Buchanan, VA to Alexandria, VA is 168.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Buchanan to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buchanan, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 214.95 miles (345.93 km) by car.

Driving from Buchanan to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Buchanan

Town in Virginia, United States

Population 1182
GPS Coordinates 37°31'38"N 79°40'47"W
Latitude 37.5273600
Longitude -79.6797600
Altitude 259
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 Buchanan and Alexandria

The distance between Buchanan and Alexandria is 346 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 50 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 Buchanan and Alexandria. The current time is 23:58:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.71 liters (7.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buchanan and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buchanan to Alexandria is $25.18 (diesel $32.55).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $25.18 $28.54 $31.22 $32.55

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buchanan 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

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Buchanan 206.31 miles (332 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Buchanan 253.89 miles (409 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Buchanan 236.21 miles (380 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Buchanan 228.59 miles (368 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Buchanan 251.89 miles (405 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Buchanan 254.59 miles (410 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Buchanan 157.78 miles (254 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Buchanan 29.47 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Buchanan 266.44 miles (429 km)

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