Origin
Rose Hill, VA
Evening in Rose Hill on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rose Hill, VA to Arlington, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rose Hill, VA
Jill Burrow
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
This short 11.7-mile drive from Rose Hill, VA to Arlington, VA should take you about 22 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost of an estimated $2, it's an easy addition to any day's travel. Since it's a local drive with many turns, it's best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway and South Van Dorn Street, making it a straightforward local transit. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey involves navigating South Van Dorn Street and Washington Boulevard, indicating a more urban and potentially traffic-influenced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, open stretches of road, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Stevenson Avenue.
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 9 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Stevenson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (VA 236 / Duke Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Stevenson Avenue
Turn left onto Stevenson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VA 236 / Duke Street
At end of road, turn left onto VA 236 / Duke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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...
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m 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...
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VA 27 / Washington Boulevard
Merge onto VA 27 / Washington Boulevard toward Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Columbia Pike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Van Dorn Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Franconia Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Stevenson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Walker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on SR 644
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Franconia Road
2
Turn right onto SR 613
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Van Dorn Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Stevenson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stevenson Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Walker Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Walker Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto VA 236
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Duke Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 395 North: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 395
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 8A
Toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
Use the slight right lane.
9
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.
10
Merge onto VA 27
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Toward Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto VA 237
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street North
12
Turn slight left
137 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Wilson Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 14 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
16 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rose Hill, VA to Arlington, VA covers 11.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, South Van Dorn Street, Washington Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Rose Hill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.83 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 9 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Stevenson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (VA 236 / Duke Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rose Hill, VA to Arlington, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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