Trip from Brandermill, VA to Arlington, VA

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Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 17m ★

6 AM

2h 27m

8 AM

2h 47m

10 AM

2h 34m

12 PM

2h 32m

3 PM

2h 35m

5 PM

2h 46m

8 PM

2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brandermill, VA to Arlington, VA covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Powhite Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.62 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

59.6 miles from Brandermill, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 119.1 miles, with most of the trip on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 119.1 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 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

16.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

17 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Washington

107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Ty...

116 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

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 8A Toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pi...

116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Ha...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brandermill, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Tysons Corner.

Norfolk

16.9 mi in | ~24m

Tysons Corner

107.2 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 395

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	51.8 mi	57m
I 95	36.6 mi	43m
Powhite Parkway	12.3 mi	16m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	8.7 mi	10m
Beltline Expressway	2.2 mi	3m
Washington Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
Charter Colony Parkway	0.8 mi	1m
South Old Hundred Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 51.8 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandermill, VA and Arlington, VA.

Start on this road

112 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right onto SR 1883

370 ft · 19 sec · Timber Ridge Road

Continue on East Timber Ridge Road

263 ft · 16 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Millridge Parkway

Turn right onto SR 1921

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway

Enter roundabout onto SR 754

243 ft · 5 sec · South Old Hundred Road

Continue on SR 754

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road

Continue on SR 754

0.8 mi · 1 min · Charter Colony Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward Richmond

Merge onto VA 76

9.6 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 195

2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

502 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

52 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on I 395

8.1 mi · 9 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A Toward I 395 North: Washington Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 8A Toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto VA 27

1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

Toward Columbia Pike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto VA 237

0.3 mi · 1 min · 10th Street North

Turn slight left

137 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Wilson Boulevard

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 59.6 miles from Brandermill, VA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 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 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brandermill, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Brandermill, VA

This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandermill, 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.6 mi from Brandermill, VA · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Plata, MD

60 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

La Plata, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Brandermill, 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

$18.62 one way

$37.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$20.36	$40.73
premium	$4.70	$22.04	$44.09
diesel	$5.61	$26.30	$52.59

Estimated Tolls: $3.63

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (51.8 mi) $3.63

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.51	$5.72
Efficient EV	29.8	$10.42	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Brandermill, VA

Late night in Brandermill on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, VA

Late night in Arlington on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

La Plata, MD

60 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

9 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 26m 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 Brandermill, VA to Arlington, VA covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Powhite Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.6 miles from Brandermill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.62 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.

Between Brandermill, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Tysons Corner.

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Trip from Brandermill, VA to Arlington, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Arlington, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brandermill, VA

Arlington, VA

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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