How far is Arlington, VA from Belle Haven, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Belle Haven, VA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Belle Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Belle Haven.
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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
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Glebe Road
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Continue on West Glebe Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Glebe Road
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Turn slight right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 5 min · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn left onto East Braddock Road
810 ft · 28 sec · East Braddock Road
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Turn right onto North West Street
1 km · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto Duke Street
754 ft · 33 sec · Duke Street
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Take the ramp slight right
79 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Patrick Street
3209 ft · 1 min · South Patrick Street
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Continue on Richmond Highway
1217 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1173 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
2178 ft · 57 sec · Fort Hunt Road
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Turn right onto Hunting Cove Place
603 ft · 26 sec · Hunting Cove Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunting Cove Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Belle Haven.
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.
North Glebe Road
Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.65 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Belle Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Belle Haven?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Arlington and 4.2 miles from Belle Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Belle Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Alexandria
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 Alexandria.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Belle Haven. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Haven
Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,518 |
| Coordinates | 38.7853900, -77.0630300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Haven (-77.06303, 38.78539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
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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