Origin
Blackstone, VA
Evening in Blackstone on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
158.6 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackstone, VA
Eric Joseph
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA covers 158.6 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Cox Road, East Colonial Trail Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.38 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
79.3 miles from Blackstone, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 158.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cox Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Colonial Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rocky Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patrick Henry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hull Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 288 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackstone, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on East Broad Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Broad Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Cox Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cox Road
4
Turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
5
Turn left onto Rocky Hill Road
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Rocky Hill Road
6
Continue on Military Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Military Road
7
Turn right onto Patrick Henry Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
8
Continue on Hull Street Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Hull Street Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
10
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
13
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Powhite Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
16
Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Beltline Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk
502 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Washington
19
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
52 mi
·
57 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
20
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
26
Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
27
Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Boulevard
28
Turn left onto 10th Street North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street North
29
Turn slight left
138 ft
·
8 sec
30
Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
31
Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.3 miles from Blackstone, VA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.3 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, VA
This is one driving day of about 158.6 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blackstone, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.3 mi from Blackstone, VA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Blackstone, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, VA
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
$25.38 one way
$50.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.66 | $55.31 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.83 | $59.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.24 | $70.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.65 | $7.61 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.20 | $10.15 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Arlington, VA
Evening in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
79 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
1 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
2h 47m 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 Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA covers 158.6 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Cox Road, East Colonial Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.3 miles from Blackstone, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.38 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blackstone, VA to Arlington, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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