How far is Arlington, VA from Dranesville, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Dranesville, VA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Dranesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Dranesville.
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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 right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg
702 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
1 km · 1 min · Leesburg Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leesburg Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Dranesville.
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.
Leesburg Pike
Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
7.56 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Dranesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Dranesville?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Tysons Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Arlington and 9.1 miles from Dranesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Sunny near Dranesville.
Stop Ideas Near Tysons Corner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
Alexandria City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tysons Corner.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Dranesville. Straight-line distance: 15.39 mi (24.77 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dranesville
Dranesville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0006700, -77.3458200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dranesville (-77.34582, 39.00067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
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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