How far is Amherst, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Amherst and Arlington is 138.5 miles (222.89 km).

Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Arlington, VA is 138.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Amherst to Arlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 158.88 miles (255.7 km) by car.

Driving from Amherst to Arlington will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Amherst

Town in Virginia, USA

Population 2182
GPS Coordinates 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W
Latitude 37.5851400
Longitude -79.0514100
Altitude 232
Country United States
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#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Population 229164
GPS Coordinates 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W
Latitude 38.8810100
Longitude -77.1042800
Altitude 71
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Arlington

The distance between Amherst and Arlington is 256 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Amherst and Arlington. The current time is 02:42:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.22 liters (5.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Arlington is $18.61 (diesel $24.06).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $18.61 $21.1 $23.08 $24.06

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Arlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Amherst 161.06 miles (259 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Amherst 191.98 miles (309 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Amherst 195.81 miles (315 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Amherst 188.19 miles (303 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Amherst 211.5 miles (340 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Amherst 196.56 miles (316 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Amherst 117.38 miles (189 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Amherst 70.07 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Amherst 226.04 miles (364 km)

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