Origin
Arlington, VA
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
31m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Fort Hunt, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Oakland Street, North Pershing Drive, North Glebe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 12.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Oakland Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Oakland Street | — | — |
| North Pershing Drive | — | — |
| North Glebe Road | — | — |
| West Glebe Road | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | — | — |
| East Braddock Road | — | — |
| North West Street | — | — |
| Duke Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Oakland Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Fort Hunt, VA.
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wilson Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Oakland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oakland Street
3
Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Pershing Drive
4
Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Glebe Road
5
Continue on West Glebe Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Glebe Road
6
Turn slight right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Braddock Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Braddock Road
8
Turn right onto North West Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
9
Turn left onto Duke Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Duke Street
10
Take the ramp slight right
259 ft
·
9 sec
11
Merge slight left onto South Patrick Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Patrick Street
12
Continue on Richmond Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Richmond Highway
13
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
14
Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fort Hunt Road
15
Turn right onto Collingwood Road
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
Collingwood Road
16
Turn left
249 ft
·
20 sec
17
Turn right
220 ft
·
16 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Fort Hunt, VA
Late night in Fort Hunt on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Fort Hunt, VA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Oakland Street, North Pershing Drive, North Glebe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 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 $1.92 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.
The drive from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, VA to Fort Hunt, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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