How far is Gretna, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gretna and Alexandria is 179.59 miles (289.01 km).
Flight distance from Gretna, VA to Alexandria, VA is 179.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Gretna to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gretna, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 221 miles (355.66 km) by car.
Driving from Gretna to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Gretna
Town of the United States
| Population | 1179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W |
| Latitude | 36.9537500 |
| Longitude | -79.3589100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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 Gretna and Alexandria
The distance between Gretna and Alexandria is 356 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 57 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 Gretna and Alexandria. The current time is 13:19:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.52 liters (7.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Alexandria is $25.89 (diesel $33.47).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $25.89 | $29.35 | $32.1 | $33.47 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
