Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Annandale, VA
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The drive from Arlington, VA to Annandale, VA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Annandale Road, Arlington Boulevard, Henderson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Annandale Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Quincy Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Quincy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 50 / Arlington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (SR 649 / Annandale Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Quincy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 50 / Arlington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 649 / Annandale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto SR 650 / Annandale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto VA 236 / Little River Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Arlington Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Henderson Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Quincy Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Little River Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Annandale, VA.
Start on Wilson Boulevard
Turn left onto North Quincy Street
Continue on Henderson Road
Turn right onto US 50
Turn left onto SR 649
Continue on SR 650
Turn left onto VA 236
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Annandale on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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