How far is Arlington, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Fredericksburg.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
1932 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn straight
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street North
1490 ft · 57 sec · 10th Street North
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
1190 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
1950 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
34 mi · 40 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8900: Stafford Airport
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8900
96 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Centreport Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centreport Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Emancipation Highway
2287 ft · 53 sec · Emancipation Highway
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Turn left onto Fall Hill Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Fall Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Prince Edward Street
2301 ft · 1 min · Prince Edward Street
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Turn left onto William Street
660 ft · 27 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto Princess Anne Street
17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Fredericksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
34 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Dale City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Arlington and 25.5 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dale City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Manassas Commissioner-Revenue
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dale City.
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Quantico
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 44.32 mi (71.32 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
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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