How far is Arlington, VA from Mantua, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Mantua, VA is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Mantua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Mantua.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
1034 ft · 45 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Quincy Street
1398 ft · 50 sec · North Quincy Street
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Continue on Henderson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Henderson Road
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Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
5.6 mi · 10 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Continue on Arlington Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barkley Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Barkley Drive
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Turn right onto Glenbrook Road
909 ft · 43 sec · Glenbrook Road
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Turn left onto Santayana Drive
1237 ft · 54 sec · Santayana Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santayana Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Mantua.
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.
Arlington Boulevard
Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
5.62 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mantua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Mantua?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Falls Church is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Arlington and 4.9 miles from Mantua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Arlington and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mantua.
Stop Ideas Near Falls Church
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 Falls Church.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Mantua. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.77 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mantua
Mantua is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8537200, -77.2594300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mantua (-77.25943, 38.85372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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