How far is Arlington, VA from Appomattox, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Appomattox, VA is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Appomattox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Appomattox.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
1666 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
842 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
49.3 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Charlottesville
2438 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Richmond
1210 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
2807 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland
1026 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oilville Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Oilville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Fairground Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Continue straight
1878 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Confederate Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Confederate Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Appomattox.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Appomattox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Appomattox?
The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Arlington and 95.9 miles from Appomattox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.82 one way or $53.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Appomattox.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Appomattox. Straight-line distance: 140.84 mi (226.66 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Appomattox
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3570900, -78.8252900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appomattox (-78.82529, 37.35709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $26.82 | $53.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.07 | $76.15 |
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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