Origin
Arlington, VA
Night in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Kings Park, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Kings Park, VA
Philip Williams
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, VA to Kings Park, VA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Custis Memorial Parkway, Capital Beltway, Braddock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Custis Memorial Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington, VA to Kings Park, VA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Custis Memorial Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
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 64
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 620: Braddock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54A; 54B
Toward SR 620: Braddock Road
9
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road, Port Royal Road, Queensberry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54A
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road, Port Royal R...
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
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 Kings Park, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Alexandria
6.6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Capital Beltway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Braddock Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southampton Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parliament Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairfax Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Custis Memorial Parkway
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Kings Park, 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 left at fork onto I 66
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 64
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 54A; 54B
Toward SR 620: Braddock Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 54A
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road, Port Royal Road, Queensberry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
418 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 620 West: Braddock Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 620
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Braddock Road
14
Turn left onto Southampton Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southampton Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Parliament Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Parliament Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Parliament Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Kings Park, VA
Night in Kings Park on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
25 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
23m 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 Kings Park, VA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Custis Memorial Parkway, Capital Beltway, Braddock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.22 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arlington, VA to Kings Park, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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