How far is Arlington, VA from Franconia, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Franconia, VA is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Franconia.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpike
840 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 236: Duke Street, Little River Turnpike
1599 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Duke Street
1561 ft · 41 sec · Duke Street
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Turn right onto South Walker Street
663 ft · 27 sec · South Walker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stevenson Avenue
854 ft · 35 sec · Stevenson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Van Dorn Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Van Dorn Street
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Turn right onto Franconia Road
3225 ft · 1 min · Franconia Road
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Continue on Franconia Road
89 m · 16 sec · Franconia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franconia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Franconia.
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
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
2.97 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Franconia?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Arlington and 5 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
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 Wakefield.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.59 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Census designated place
| Population | 18,245 |
| Coordinates | 38.7820600, -77.1463700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-77.14637, 38.78206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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