How far is Arlington, VA from Hayfield, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Hayfield, VA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hayfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hayfield.
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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
3.5 mi · 8 min · South Van Dorn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1966 ft · 48 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Helmsdale Lane
531 ft · 25 sec · Helmsdale Lane
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Turn right onto Berwick Court
985 ft · 34 sec · Berwick Court
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Continue on Broadmoor Street
531 ft · 18 sec · Broadmoor Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadmoor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hayfield.
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.
South Van Dorn Street
Turn right onto South Van Dorn Street
3.46 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Hayfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Hayfield?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lincolnia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Arlington and 6.2 miles from Hayfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Hayfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnia
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
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnia.
Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hayfield. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayfield
Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -77.1358100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayfield (-77.13581, 38.75178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
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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