How far is Arlington, VA from Gloucester Courthouse, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Gloucester Courthouse, VA is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Gloucester Courthouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Gloucester Courthouse.
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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
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: Doswell, West Point, Kings Dominion
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Kings Dominion Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kings Dominion Boulevard
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Continue on Dawn Boulevard
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dawn Boulevard
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Continue on King William Avenue
10.5 mi · 14 min · King William Avenue
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Continue on King William Road
23.9 mi · 33 min · King William Road
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Continue on King William Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · King William Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Buena Vista Road
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Continue on Adner Road
1 mi · 2 min · Adner Road
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Turn right onto George Washington Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1117 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Botetourt Avenue
1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Botetourt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Gloucester Courthouse.
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
36.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Courthouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Gloucester Courthouse?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Arlington and 73.8 miles from Gloucester Courthouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Courthouse.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Gloucester Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 106.38 mi (171.21 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gloucester Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 2,951 |
| Coordinates | 37.4098600, -76.5266200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Courthouse (-76.52662, 37.40986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.89 | $49.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
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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