How far is Arlington, VA from Deltaville, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Deltaville, VA is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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 Deltaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Deltaville.
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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
36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 17: Spotsylvania
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 17 South: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Highway
2975 ft · 1 min · Patriot Highway
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Turn left onto Mills Drive
1336 ft · 35 sec · Mills Drive
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Turn left onto Mills Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mills Drive
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
38.4 mi · 50 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tappahannock Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Tappahannock Boulevard
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Keep slight left
26 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left
17.4 mi · 27 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · General Puller Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Deltaville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tidewater Trail
Continue on Tidewater Trail
38.4 mi · 00h 50m
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 Mostly Sunny near Deltaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Deltaville?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Arlington and 73.5 miles from Deltaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Deltaville.
Stop Ideas Near Port Royal
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 Port Royal.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Ashland
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Deltaville. Straight-line distance: 100.65 mi (161.98 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deltaville
Deltaville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5548600, -76.3368900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deltaville (-76.33689, 37.55486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $32.16 | $64.31 |
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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