How far is Salem, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Alexandria is 81.66 miles (131.42 km).

Flight distance from Salem, VA to Alexandria, VA is 81.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Salem to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 101.32 miles (163.07 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in Page County, Virginia, United States

Population 25340
GPS Coordinates 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W
Latitude 38.6442900
Longitude -78.5477900
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Alexandria

The distance between Salem and Alexandria is 163 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 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 Salem and Alexandria. The current time is 02:04:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.53 liters (3.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Alexandria is $11.87 (diesel $15.35).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $11.87 $13.45 $14.72 $15.35

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 Salem and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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