How far is Arlington, VA from Buckhall, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Buckhall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Buckhall.
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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
14.2 mi · 18 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on VA 28 South: Centerville
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
2702 ft · 51 sec · Sully Road
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Continue on Centreville Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road
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Turn left onto Liberia Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue
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Turn left onto Prince William Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway
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Turn right onto Moore Drive
1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Buckhall.
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.
Custis Memorial Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
14.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Buckhall?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Arlington and 14.4 miles from Buckhall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckhall
Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7317800, -77.4311000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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