How far is Dale City, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dale City and Alexandria is 18.36 miles (29.55 km).
Flight distance from Dale City, VA to Alexandria, VA is 18.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dale City, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 23.84 miles (38.37 km) by car.
Driving from Dale City to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Dale City
Census designated place
| Population | 65969 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°38'13"N 77°18'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.6370600 |
| Longitude | -77.3110900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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 Dale City and Alexandria
The distance between Dale City and Alexandria is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Dale City and Alexandria. The current time is 12:42:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.19 liters (0.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dale City and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dale City to Alexandria is $2.79 (diesel $3.61).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $2.79 | $3.17 | $3.46 | $3.61 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dale City and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
