How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colonial Heights and Alexandria is 315.2 miles (507.27 km).
Flight distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Alexandria, VA is 315.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Colonial Heights to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 373.93 miles (601.78 km) by car.
Driving from Colonial Heights to Alexandria will take approximately 05 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17205 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°38'0"N 82°7'13"W |
| Latitude | 36.6334400 |
| Longitude | -82.1204100 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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 Colonial Heights and Alexandria
The distance between Colonial Heights and Alexandria is 602 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 41 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 Colonial Heights and Alexandria. The current time is 05:42:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.95 liters (13.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colonial Heights and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colonial Heights to Alexandria is $43.81 (diesel $56.63).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $43.81 | $49.65 | $54.31 | $56.63 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colonial Heights and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
