Arlington, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Arlington, VA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 76 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Arlington, VA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

405.1 mi

Wise, VA

Quickest Drive

14m

McLean, VA

Plan Around Arlington, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Arlington, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wise, VA to Arlington, VA 405.1 mi · 6h 39m Martinsville, VA to Arlington, VA 285.7 mi · 4h 37m Bassett, VA to Arlington, VA 280.4 mi · 4h 37m Covington, VA to Arlington, VA 224 mi · 3h 27m

Continue From Arlington, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Arlington, VA to Hampton, VA 177.1 mi · 2h 49m Arlington, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 125.3 mi · 2h 34m Arlington, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA 38.1 mi · 52m Arlington, VA to Gainesville, VA 30.8 mi · 42m

Trips from Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA to Hampton, VA

177.1 mi 2h 49m

Arlington, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

125.3 mi 2h 34m

Arlington, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

38.1 mi 52m

Arlington, VA to Gainesville, VA

30.8 mi 42m

Arlington, VA to McLean, VA

8.8 mi 14m

Driving from Arlington, VA

The typical drive from Arlington, VA covers about 76 miles and takes around 1h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 177 miles (2h 49m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Arlington, VA most often head toward Hampton, VA (177.1 mi, 2h 49m), Colonial Heights, VA (125.3 mi, 2h 34m), Aquia Harbour, VA (38.1 mi, 52m), Gainesville, VA (30.8 mi, 42m), and McLean, VA (8.8 mi, 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 76-mile trip from Arlington, VA, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Arlington, VA and 11 routes heading into Arlington, VA, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 177 miles.

The longest mapped route from Arlington, VA covers 177 miles and takes approximately 2h 49m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Arlington, VA runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from Arlington, VA costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Arlington, VA include Hampton, VA, Colonial Heights, VA, Aquia Harbour, VA and Gainesville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.