Trip from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA

Data updated 43 minutes ago

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

191.9 mi

309 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 42m ★

6 AM

3h 55m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 4m

12 PM

4h 1m

3 PM

4h 5m

5 PM

4h 19m

8 PM

3h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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, Anderson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.01 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

95.9 miles from Arlington, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m, 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 29 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 49.3 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 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 191.9 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

3.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane

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

45.7 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

94.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Charlottesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 84B Toward I 295 North: Charlottesville

114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 167 Toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Goochland along the way.

Goochland

114.7 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	49.3 mi	53m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	42.2 mi	50m
Anderson Highway	24.7 mi	31m
Maidens Road	11.6 mi	16m
Old Courthouse Road	10.3 mi	11m
I 64	9.9 mi	10m
Mount Rush Highway	8.6 mi	9m
East James Anderson Highway	8.1 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 49.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Appomattox, 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

49 mi · 53 min · I 95

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Exit 84B Toward I 295 North: Charlottesville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 1 South: Richmond

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 295

8.1 mi · 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge onto I 64

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 167 Toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto SR 617

0.6 mi · 1 min · Oilville Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 250

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broad Street Road

Turn left onto SR 632

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fairground Road

Turn left onto SR 634

12 mi · 16 min · Maidens Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto US 60

25 mi · 31 min · Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

7.8 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway

Turn slight left onto VA 24

8.6 mi · 9 min · Mount Rush Highway

Continue on VA 24

10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

Continue on VA 131

0.4 mi · 40 sec · VA 131

Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 131

0.6 mi · 1 min · Confederate Boulevard

Arrive at destination

US 460 BUS

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 95.9 miles from Arlington, VA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 95.9 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Appomattox, 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 191.9 miles and 3h 54m.

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 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.9 mi from Arlington, VA · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

96 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 95.9 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Appomattox, VA

The final approach into Appomattox, 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 Appomattox, 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

$30.01 one way

$60.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$32.81	$65.62
premium	$4.70	$35.52	$71.03
diesel	$5.61	$42.37	$84.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.6	$20.15	$9.21
Efficient EV	48	$16.79	$7.68
EV Truck/SUV	76.8	$26.87	$12.28

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 1 day ago

Origin

Arlington, VA

Morning in Arlington on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Appomattox, VA

Morning in Appomattox on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Drizzle

W 12 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:52AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

86°F

Middletown, MD

96 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

5 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

3h 54m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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, Anderson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.9 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 $30.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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

On the drive from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Goochland along the way.

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