How far is Arlington, VA from Broadway, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Broadway, VA is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Broadway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Broadway.
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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
35 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 211, VA 211: New Market, Luray
1346 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto West Old Cross Road
2314 ft · 39 sec · West Old Cross Road
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Continue on West Lee Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · West Lee Highway
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Continue on New Market Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Market Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
919 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Timber Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Timber Way
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Turn slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
3144 ft · 60 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1711 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
31 m · 9 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
2 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 Broadway.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Rain Showers near Broadway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Broadway?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 57.7 miles from Arlington and 57.8 miles from Broadway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Rain Showers near Broadway.
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 Broadway. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.95 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broadway
Road in Manhattan, New York City
| Population | 3,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.6131700, -78.7989100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-78.79891, 38.61317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.95 | $45.89 |
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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