What is the distance between Alexandria and downtown Washington, D.C.?
50 miles
25 miles
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7 miles
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Alexandria is approximately 7 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. This close proximity has greatly influenced the city, with many residents working in the federal civil service, the U.S. military, or for private companies providing services to the federal government.
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