How far is Arlington, VA from Brambleton, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Brambleton, VA is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Brambleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Brambleton.
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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 right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Dulles Greenway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Loudoun County Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Loudoun County Parkway
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Turn right onto Ryan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ryan Road
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Turn left onto Northstar Boulevard
2233 ft · 57 sec · Northstar Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sullivans Cove Square
132 m · 24 sec · Sullivans Cove Square
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Turn left onto Camilla Springs Square
78 m · 13 sec · Camilla Springs Square
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Turn right onto Nelsonville Terrace
73 m · 16 sec · Nelsonville Terrace
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Turn left
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Brambleton.
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.
Dulles Toll Road
Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Arlington and Sunny near Brambleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Brambleton?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Wolf Trap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Arlington and 14.1 miles from Brambleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Brambleton.
Stop Ideas Near Wolf Trap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Trap.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Brambleton. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brambleton
Brambleton is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9820500, -77.5386000 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brambleton (-77.5386, 38.98205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
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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