How far is Arlington, VA from Cave Spring, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Cave Spring, VA is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Cave Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Cave Spring.
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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
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 419: Salem, New Castle
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Electric Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Electric Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Electric Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · South Electric Road
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Turn right onto McVitty Road
2572 ft · 1 min · McVitty Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Cave Spring Road
74 m · 8 sec · Old Cave Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cave Spring Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Cave Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
109 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Cave Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Cave Spring?
The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Arlington and 119.7 miles from Cave Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Cave Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg
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 Harrisonburg.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cave Spring. Straight-line distance: 195.15 mi (314.06 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 24,922 |
| Coordinates | 37.2276400, -80.0128200 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Spring (-80.01282, 37.22764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $33.43 | $66.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.33 | $80.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.47 | $94.93 |
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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