How far is Arlington, VA from Basye, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Basye, VA is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Basye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Basye.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Continue on I 66 Toll West
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
26.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 292, SR 703: Mount Jackson, Basye
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Jackson Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Jackson Road
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Turn left onto South Middle Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Middle Road
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Turn right onto Orkney Grade
9.3 mi · 16 min · Orkney Grade
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Turn right onto Alum Springs Road
28 m · 2 sec · Alum Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alum Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Basye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Custis Memorial Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
67.1 mi · 01h 16m
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 Basye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Basye?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Arlington and 55.4 miles from Basye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Basye.
Stop Ideas Near Petersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petersburg.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Basye. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.41 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basye
Basye is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8070600, -78.7922400 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basye (-78.79224, 38.80706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
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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