Origin
Pimmit Hills, VA
Morning in Pimmit Hills on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pimmit Hills, VA to Arlington, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pimmit Hills, VA
Mo Eid
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Pimmit Hills, VA to Arlington, VA is 7 miles and takes about 13m via Custis Memorial Parkway/Wilson Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Virginia. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a short excursion or a simple commute. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need an overnight stay, and the low fuel cost makes it incredibly budget-friendly. This route is perfect when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your journey on the Custis Memorial Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 3.9 miles. The initial part of your trip might feel more local on Pimmit Drive before transitioning to the faster pace of the parkway and Wilson Boulevard. Expect a blend of quicker travel sections and potentially some slower, more urban driving as you approach your destination. The road character shifts as you progress, offering varied driving conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 3.9 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 66 East: Metro, Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 66 East: Metro, Washington
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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 Pimmit Hills, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Washington and Front Royal.
Washington
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Front Royal
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pimmit Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Griffith Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Leesburg Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairfax Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Custis Memorial Parkway
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pimmit Hills, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on Griffith Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Griffith Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Pimmit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pimmit Drive
3
Turn left onto VA 7
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Leesburg Pike
4
Take the ramp
426 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 66 East: Metro, Washington
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 66
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 71
Toward VA 120, VA 237
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Fairfax Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairfax Drive
10
Turn right onto VA 120
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Glebe Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Wilson Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
26 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
13m 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 Pimmit Hills, VA to Arlington, VA covers 7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Custis Memorial Parkway, Wilson Boulevard, Pimmit Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.09 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 8 decision points packed into just 7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pimmit Hills, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Washington and Front Royal.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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