Day trip from Philadelphia to Alexandria
Alexandria lies 206 km (128 mi) south-west of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 206 km (128 mi) apart, Alexandria is a realistic day trip from Philadelphia: about 3 h 21 min each way by road.
Open Alexandria in Google Maps
| Philadelphia | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 159,467 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 22301–22350 |
What to see in Alexandria
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 6,237,361 | 2020 |
| Alexandria Library | 700,921 | 2017 |
The busiest is George Washington Memorial Parkway at 6,237,361 visitors in 2020. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Alexandria
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Staying in Alexandria
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Philadelphia?
206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 251 km (156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria by road?
About 3 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Alexandria?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.