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Weekend Drives from Arlington, VA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

112 mi

Avg Drive

2h 21m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Arlington, VA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 105 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Arlington, VA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Arlington, VA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Arlington, VA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 105 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Arlington, VA → Petersburg, VA

56.4 mi 1h 10m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → Bealeton, VA

52.8 mi 1h 14m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → Passapatanzy, VA

57.6 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

60 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → Berryville, VA

60.6 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → King George, VA

68.2 mi 1h 33m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → Bowling Green, VA

74.1 mi 1h 38m Score: 8/10

Arlington, VA → Ashland, VA

89.1 mi 1h 49m Score: 7/10

Arlington, VA → Laurel, VA

100 mi 2h 2m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Shawnee Land, VA

96.2 mi 2h 3m Score: 8/10

Arlington, VA → Lakeside, VA

99.8 mi 2h 3m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Richmond, VA

103.5 mi 2h 7m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Bon Air, VA

108.9 mi 2h 13m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Montrose, VA

109.1 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Fort Lee, VA

112.8 mi 2h 16m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Basye, VA

110.7 mi 2h 17m Score: 8/10

Arlington, VA → Bellwood, VA

114.9 mi 2h 20m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Hollymead, VA

104.1 mi 2h 21m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Brandermill, VA

118 mi 2h 26m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Pantops, VA

111.5 mi 2h 34m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Colonial Heights, VA

125.3 mi 2h 34m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Prince George, VA

133.3 mi 2h 38m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Williamsburg, VA

150.3 mi 2h 58m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Nellysford, VA

139.6 mi 3h 10m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Newport News, VA

168.3 mi 3h 17m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Blackstone, VA

157.4 mi 3h 22m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Hampton, VA

175.8 mi 3h 26m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → East Lexington, VA

183.1 mi 3h 27m Score: 8/10

Arlington, VA → Amherst, VA

158.5 mi 3h 32m Score: 9/10

Arlington, VA → Lawrenceville, VA

174.2 mi 3h 34m Score: 8/10

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