Origin
Arlington, VA
Late night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Brambleton, VA
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Brambleton, VA
LAVA
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, VA to Brambleton, VA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dulles Toll Road, Dulles Greenway, Custis Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Dulles Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.1 miles from Arlington, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dulles Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Fairfax Drive.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 28.1 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 0.7 miles (Fairfax Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Fairfax Drive
Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
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VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road toward VA 267 West: Dulles Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward VA 267 West: Dulles Airport
7
6.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road toward VA 267 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward VA 267 West
7
23.6 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
6
27.9 mi into trip
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~42m in
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Sullivans Cove Square
Turn left onto Sullivans Cove Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Toll Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Dulles Greenway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Ryan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Loudoun County Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northstar Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dulles Toll Road
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Brambleton, VA.
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto VA 120
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Glebe Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fairfax Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 66 Toll West
5
Merge onto I 66
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Exit 67
Toward VA 267 West: Dulles Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Toward VA 267 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto VA 267
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on VA 267
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dulles Greenway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 7
Toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 607
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudoun County Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 772
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ryan Road
14
Turn left onto SR 3171
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Northstar Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Sullivans Cove Square
433 ft
·
23 sec
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Sullivans Cove Square
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Camilla Springs Square
257 ft
·
13 sec
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Camilla Springs Square
17
Turn right onto Nelsonville Terrace
240 ft
·
16 sec
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Nelsonville Terrace
18
Turn left
127 ft
·
14 sec
19
Turn left
126 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn left
13 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.1 miles from Arlington, VA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 28.1 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brambleton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arlington, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 28.1 miles and 44m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dulles Toll Road for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Arlington, VA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brambleton, VA
The final approach into Brambleton, 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 Brambleton, 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
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.93
Dulles Toll Road
(14.7 mi)
$2.95
Dulles Greenway
(3.9 mi)
$0.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Brambleton, VA
Late night in Brambleton on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Brambleton, VA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dulles Toll Road, Dulles Greenway, Custis Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 28.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Fairfax Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, VA to Brambleton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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