Day trip from Virginia Beach to Alexandria
Alexandria lies 236 km (147 mi) north-west of Virginia Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 236 km (147 mi) apart, Alexandria is a realistic day trip from Virginia Beach: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
Open Alexandria in Google Maps
| Virginia Beach | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 454,808 | 159,467 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23450–23479 | 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 Virginia Beach?
236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Virginia Beach; by road roughly 288 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Alexandria by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Virginia Beach 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.