How far is Petersburg, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Alexandria is 54.63 miles (87.91 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Alexandria, VA is 54.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 64.83 miles (104.33 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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 Petersburg and Alexandria
The distance between Petersburg and Alexandria is 104 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 09 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 Petersburg and Alexandria. The current time is 05:55:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.66 liters (2.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Alexandria is $7.59 (diesel $9.82).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $7.59 | $8.61 | $9.42 | $9.82 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
