How far is Arlington, VA from Crozet, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Crozet, VA is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Crozet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Crozet.
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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
24.2 mi · 30 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
953 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
935 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Ivy Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Ivy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Three Notch'd Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Three Notch'd Road
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Turn left onto Crozet Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Crozet Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crozet Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Crozet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Seminole Trail
Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crozet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Crozet?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Culpeper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Arlington and 60.3 miles from Crozet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crozet.
Stop Ideas Near Culpeper
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 Culpeper.
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Manassas station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Crozet. Straight-line distance: 102.95 mi (165.68 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crozet
Census designated place
| Population | 2,138 |
| Coordinates | 38.0695800, -78.7005800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crozet (-78.70058, 38.06958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.35 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
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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