How far is Arlington, VA from Lawrenceville, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.19 mi
03h 34m
Flight
152.2 mi
244.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.2 mi
Kilometers
244.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.19 mi
Kilometers
280.33 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Tue, May 26, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-25T22:28
Arrive Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Arlington
87.2 mi
01h 47m
To Lawrenceville
87.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lawrenceville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lawrenceville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Boulevard

    27 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oakland Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pershing Drive

    766 ft · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Glebe Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond

    1666 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane

    96 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond

    842 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    24 mi · 31 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    28.8 mi · 32 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 712: Rawlings

    1556 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Old Stage Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Governor Harrison Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lawrenceville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
101 mi · 58%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
52.8 mi · 30%
Old Stage Road
12.4 mi · 7%
Governor Harrison Parkway
4.65 mi · 3%
North Glebe Road
2.38 mi · 1%
I 395 South
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

58.4 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 47m from Arlington
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lawrenceville?

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 87.2 miles from Arlington and 87.1 miles from Lawrenceville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 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 Likely near Lawrenceville.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 152.2 mi (244.95 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceville

#2 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.24 $54.48
Premium $4.78 $29.38 $58.77
Diesel $5.62 $34.59 $69.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Lawrenceville. The current time is 22:28:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.