Trip from Arlington, VA to Amelia Court House, VA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

140.1 mi

226 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 45m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 19m

10 AM

3h 4m

12 PM

3h 2m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 18m

8 PM

2h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Arlington, VA

Dominik Gryzbon

Amelia Court House, VA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, VA to Amelia Court House, VA covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, Hull Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.1 miles from Arlington, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Arlington, VA to Amelia Court House, VA covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 140.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 395 South: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 395 South: Richmond

100.5 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 79 Toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

100.7 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 195 South

103.1 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway toward SR 160, US 60, US 360: Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward SR 160, US 60, US 360: Powhite Parkway

114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arlington, VA and Amelia Court House, VA, road signs point toward Chesterfield and Amelia.

Chesterfield

114.9 mi in | ~2h 19m

Amelia

117.7 mi in | ~2h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	54.8 mi	1h
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	42.2 mi	50m
Hull Street Road	13.9 mi	20m
Powhite Parkway	10.8 mi	13m
Patrick Henry Highway	6.1 mi	7m
North Glebe Road	2.4 mi	6m
Beltline Expressway	2.1 mi	2m
Goodes Bridge Road	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 54.8 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Amelia Court House, VA.

Start on Wilson Boulevard

90 ft · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Turn right onto North Oakland Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Oakland Street

Turn right onto North Pershing Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive

Turn left onto VA 120

2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 395 South: Richmond

Keep slight left at fork

315 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 395 South: Richmond Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 395

5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 395

36 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 1A Toward I 95 South: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

55 mi · 1 hr · I 95

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 79 Toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 195 South Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 195

2.1 mi · 2 min · Beltline Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

Toward SR 160, US 60, US 360: Powhite Parkway Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

Merge onto VA 76

8.6 mi · 10 min · Powhite Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto VA 288

1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

Merge onto US 360

14 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 360

6.1 mi · 7 min · Patrick Henry Highway

Turn right onto US 360 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

Turn left onto SR 1005

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Amelia Street

Turn right onto SR 1007

339 ft · 11 sec · Court Street

Turn right

102 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

3 ft · 0 sec

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Arlington, VA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.1 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amelia Court House, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Arlington, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arlington, VA

This is one driving day of about 140.1 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arlington, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 54.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.1 mi from Arlington, VA · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

70 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Amelia Court House, VA

The final approach into Amelia Court House, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Amelia Court House, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.91 one way

$43.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$23.95	$47.91
premium	$4.70	$25.93	$51.86
diesel	$5.61	$30.93	$61.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42	$14.71	$6.72
Efficient EV	35	$12.26	$5.60
EV Truck/SUV	56	$19.61	$8.97

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Arlington, VA

Morning in Arlington on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amelia Court House, VA

Morning in Amelia Court House on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

70 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arlington, VA to Amelia Court House, VA covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, Hull Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Arlington, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Arlington, VA and Amelia Court House, VA, road signs point toward Chesterfield and Amelia.

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