How far is Arlington, VA from Gloucester Point, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Gloucester Point, VA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Gloucester Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Gloucester Point.
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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
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Yorktown, Lee Hall
2408 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Merrimac Trail
548 ft · 10 sec · Merrimac Trail
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Yorktown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yorktown Road
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Continue on Old Williamsburg Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Williamsburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Goosley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goosley Road
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Terrapin Cove Road
92 m · 21 sec · Terrapin Cove Road
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Turn left onto Greate Road
8 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Gloucester Point.
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
Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Gloucester Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Gloucester Point?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Arlington and 81.8 miles from Gloucester Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Gloucester Point.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Gloucester Point. Straight-line distance: 117.17 mi (188.56 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Point (-76.49689, 37.25403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
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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