How far is Arlington, VA from Laurel Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Laurel Hill, VA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Laurel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Laurel Hill.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 642: Lorton, Gunston Hall, Pohick Bay Park
1458 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lorton Road
535 ft · 17 sec · Lorton Road
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Turn right onto Silverbrook Road
1 mi · 2 min · Silverbrook Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Crest Drive
153 m · 21 sec · Laurel Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Laurel Crest Drive
23 m · 8 sec · Laurel Crest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Crest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Laurel Hill.
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
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
6.74 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Laurel Hill?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Arlington and 8.8 miles from Laurel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Franconia
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 Franconia.
Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Laurel Hill. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel Hill
This census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, is situated at an elevation of 236 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7166300, -77.2368600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Hill (-77.23686, 38.71663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.14 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
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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