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About Alexandria, VA

Alexandria sits along the Potomac River eight miles south of DC, accessible via I-95, the Capital Beltway, and scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway. Popular routes include quick trips from DC over the 14th Street Bridge and longer drives from Richmond via I-95. The historic Old Town preserves its 1749 street grid with original cobblestone roads still intact.

Where is Alexandria, VA on the map?

Alexandria, VA is in United States, at 38.819, -77.086 - about 14 km south-west of Washington, DC.

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What is the closest airport to Alexandria, VA?

The closest airport to Alexandria, VA is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 9 km (about 14 min by car). Other airports nearby: Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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