Origin
Arlington, VA
Late night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
2:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Hayfield, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Hayfield, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, VA to Hayfield, VA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dorn Street, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, North Glebe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on South Van Dorn Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 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
6.2 miles from Arlington, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dorn Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 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 3.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 12.4 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpike
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 3
Toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpi...
9
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpi...
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Stevenson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Stevenson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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SR 611 / Telegraph Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 611 / Telegraph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Hayfield, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Little River Turnpike along the way.
Little River Turnpike
6.5 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Van Dorn Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Glebe Road | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Oakland Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Duke Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Berwick Court | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stevenson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Van Dorn Street
— 3.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Hayfield, VA.
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
90 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 VA 120
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Glebe Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 395 South: Richmond
6
Keep slight left at fork
315 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 395 South: Richmond
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 395
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 3
Toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto VA 236
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Duke Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Walker Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Walker Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Stevenson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Stevenson Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto VA 401
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Van Dorn Street
Use the right lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 611
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on SR 611
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Telegraph Road
17
Turn left onto SR 4125
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Helmsdale Lane
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 4129
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Berwick Court
19
Continue on SR 4129
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadmoor Street
20
Arrive at destination
SR 4129
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 6.2 miles from Arlington, VA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 12.4 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hayfield, 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 12.4 miles and 27m.
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 South Van Dorn Street for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Arlington, VA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hayfield, VA
The final approach into Hayfield, 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 Hayfield, 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
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $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
Hayfield, VA
Late night in Hayfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Washington, DC
6 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
7 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
27m 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 Hayfield, VA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dorn Street, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, North Glebe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $1.94 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 12.4 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Arlington, VA to Hayfield, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Little River Turnpike along the way.
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