How far is Arlington, VA from Lovettsville, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Lovettsville, VA is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Loudoun County, Virginia, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lovettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lovettsville.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Continue on I 66 Toll West
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Dulles Greenway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
2574 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
3.8 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 9: Hillsboro, Charles Town
907 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 9 East, VA 7 West
56 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Charles Town Pike
9 m · 1 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
5.2 mi · 9 min · Charles Town Pike
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Turn right onto Berlin Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on South Berlin Pike
943 ft · 18 sec · South Berlin Pike
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Turn right onto South Loudoun Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Loudoun Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Loudoun Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lovettsville.
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.
Dulles Greenway
Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Lovettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lovettsville?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Arlington and 25 miles from Lovettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Lovettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Leesburg Town Hall
Town Hall Pool
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.
Rockville station
Burke Centre
Manassas station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lovettsville. Straight-line distance: 39.34 mi (63.31 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovettsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.2726000, -77.6366600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovettsville (-77.63666, 39.2726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
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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