Origin
Burke, VA
Evening in Burke on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burke, VA to Arlington, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burke, VA
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Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Burke, VA to Arlington, VA covers 16.2 miles and takes about 26m 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 5.8 miles on Custis Memorial Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Burke, VA to Arlington, VA covers 16.2 miles and takes about 26m, 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 14 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 5.8 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 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 495 North
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 66: Washington, Front Royal, Vienna
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 49A
Toward I 66: Washington, Front Royal, Vienna
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 66 East: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 66 East: Washington
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward VA 120, VA 237
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 71
Toward VA 120, VA 237
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
VA 120 / North Glebe Road
Turn right onto VA 120 / North Glebe 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.
Between Burke, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Front Royal and Vienna.
Front Royal
8.9 mi in
|
~14m
Vienna
8.9 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Capital Beltway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Braddock Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Burke Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Burke Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fairfax Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Custis Memorial Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burke, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on SR 652
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Burke Road
2
Turn right onto SR 645
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Burke Lake Road
3
Turn right onto SR 620
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Braddock Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 495 North, SR 620 West: Tysons Corner
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 495 North
6
Merge onto I 495
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 49A
Toward I 66: Washington, Front Royal, Vienna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 66 East: Washington
9
Merge onto I 66
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 71
Toward VA 120, VA 237
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Fairfax Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairfax Drive
12
Turn right onto VA 120
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Glebe Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Wilson Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Arlington, VA
Evening in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
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
17 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
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 Burke, VA to Arlington, VA covers 16.2 miles and takes about 26m 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 8.1 miles from Burke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 11 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Burke, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Front Royal and Vienna.
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