How far is Arlington, VA from Aquia Harbour, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Aquia Harbour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Aquia Harbour.
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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
27.2 mi · 32 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 610 East: Aquia
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Garrisonville Road
913 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road
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Continue on Washington Drive
2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive
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Turn left onto Richmond Drive
2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aquia Drive
115 m · 10 sec · Aquia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aquia Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Aquia Harbour.
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
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Aquia Harbour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Aquia Harbour?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Arlington and 19.1 miles from Aquia Harbour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Aquia Harbour.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Alexandria Finance Department
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Quantico
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Aquia Harbour. Straight-line distance: 32.73 mi (52.68 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aquia Harbour
Census designated place
| Population | 6,727 |
| Coordinates | 38.4626200, -77.3888700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aquia Harbour (-77.38887, 38.46262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
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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