How far is Arlington, VA from Cherry Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Cherry Hill, VA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Cherry Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Cherry Hill.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
1666 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
842 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
17.8 mi · 22 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road
1 km · 1 min · Dumfries Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potomac Shores Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thoroughgood Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive
1376 ft · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard
120 m · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Cherry Hill.
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.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Cherry Hill?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Arlington and 16 miles from Cherry Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lorton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Alexandria Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorton.
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.22 mi (37.37 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5698400, -77.2669300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Hill (-77.26693, 38.56984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.89 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
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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