How far is Arlington, VA from Lowes Island, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Lowes Island, VA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lowes Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lowes Island.
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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
80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg
702 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
7.9 mi · 12 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right
681 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 6220 North: Algonkian Parkway
658 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Algonkian Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Algonkian Parkway
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Turn right onto Lowes Island Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Lowes Island Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dunkirk Square
144 m · 16 sec · Dunkirk Square
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Continue on Potomac Landing Terrace
768 ft · 28 sec · Potomac Landing Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Brook Square
146 m · 18 sec · Center Brook Square
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Continue on Center Brook Square
34 m · 5 sec · Center Brook Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Brook Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lowes Island.
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.
Leesburg Pike
Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
7.95 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lowes Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lowes Island?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Wolf Trap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Arlington and 10.7 miles from Lowes Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 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 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lowes Island.
Stop Ideas Near Wolf Trap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Trap.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lowes Island. Straight-line distance: 18.17 mi (29.24 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowes Island
Lowes Island is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0598300, -77.3522100 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowes Island (-77.35221, 39.05983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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