How far is Arlington, VA from Centreville, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Centreville, VA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Centreville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Centreville.
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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
1756 ft · 33 sec · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Fairfax
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 29
1029 ft · 32 sec · Route 29
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Turn left onto Braddock Road
691 ft · 23 sec · Braddock Road
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Turn right onto Mount Gilead Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mount Gilead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Gilead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Centreville.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Centreville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Centreville?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Oakton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Arlington and 10.3 miles from Centreville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Centreville.
Stop Ideas Near Oakton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
Alexandria City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakton.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 17.69 mi (28.47 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centreville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,778 |
| Coordinates | 38.8403900, -77.4288800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centreville (-77.42888, 38.84039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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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