How far is Annandale, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Annandale, VA to Arlington, VA is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annandale and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annandale and Arlington.
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Start on Little River Turnpike
573 ft · 23 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Turn left onto Backlick Road
72 m · 8 sec · Backlick Road
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Turn slight right
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Columbia Pike
3.2 mi · 7 min · Columbia Pike
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Turn left onto Blair Road
1865 ft · 53 sec · Blair Road
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Turn right onto Glen Carlyn Drive
2214 ft · 1 min · Glen Carlyn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Carlyn Drive
108 m · 10 sec · Glen Carlyn Drive
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Continue on Glen Carlyn Road
2766 ft · 1 min · Glen Carlyn Road
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Turn left onto South Manchester Street
1809 ft · 55 sec · South Manchester Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Park Drive
34 m · 9 sec · North Park Drive
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Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
861 ft · 25 sec · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Henderson Road
1 km · 2 min · Henderson Road
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Continue on North Quincy Street
1432 ft · 55 sec · North Quincy Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Boulevard
1034 ft · 38 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annandale and Arlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbia Pike
Turn right onto Columbia Pike
3.24 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Annandale and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annandale to Arlington?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baileys Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Annandale and 8.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annandale and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Baileys Crossroads
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baileys Crossroads.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annandale and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 6.06 mi (9.76 km).
#1 Annandale
Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes
| Population | 41,008 |
| Coordinates | 38.8303900, -77.1963700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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