How far is South Boston, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Boston and Alexandria is 177.3 miles (285.34 km).

Flight distance from South Boston, VA to Alexandria, VA is 177.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from South Boston to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Boston, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 212.35 miles (341.74 km) by car.

Driving from South Boston to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 South Boston

Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States

Population 7519
GPS Coordinates 36°41'56"N 78°54'5"W
Latitude 36.6987500
Longitude -78.9014000
Altitude 131
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 South Boston and Alexandria

The distance between South Boston and Alexandria is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 South Boston and Alexandria. The current time is 03:18:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.36 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Boston and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Boston to Alexandria is $24.88 (diesel $32.16).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $24.88 $28.2 $30.84 $32.16

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Boston 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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