How far is Franconia, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franconia and Alexandria is 5.58 miles (8.98 km).
Flight distance from Franconia, VA to Alexandria, VA is 5.58 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franconia, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 7.21 miles (11.6 km) by car.
Driving from Franconia to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Franconia
Census designated place
| Population | 18245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°46'55"N 77°8'47"W |
| Latitude | 38.7820600 |
| Longitude | -77.1463700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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 Franconia and Alexandria
The distance between Franconia and Alexandria is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 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 Franconia and Alexandria. The current time is 19:29:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.96 liters (0.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franconia and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franconia to Alexandria is $0.84 (diesel $1.09).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $0.84 | $0.96 | $1.05 | $1.09 |
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 January 02, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franconia and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
