How far is Arlington, VA from Dunn Loring, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Dunn Loring, VA is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Dunn Loring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Dunn Loring.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 West: Tysons Corner, Leesburg Pike
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Leesburg Pike
1418 ft · 44 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
1179 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Turn right onto Idylwood Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Idylwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Idylwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Dunn Loring.
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
Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.29 mi · 00h 04m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Dunn Loring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Dunn Loring?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Falls Church is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Arlington and 3.8 miles from Dunn Loring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Dunn Loring.
Stop Ideas Near Falls Church
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falls Church.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Dunn Loring. Straight-line distance: 6.37 mi (10.25 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunn Loring
Census designated place
| Population | 8,803 |
| Coordinates | 38.8934400, -77.2216500 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunn Loring (-77.22165, 38.89344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
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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