How far is Arlington, VA from Merrifield, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Merrifield, VA is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Merrifield.
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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
2021 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto SR 650: Gallows Road, Merrifield
1627 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 650 North: Gallows Road, Merrifield
116 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Gallows Road
2835 ft · 1 min · Gallows Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gallows Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Merrifield.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Merrifield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Merrifield?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Seven Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Arlington and 4 miles from Merrifield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Merrifield.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Corners
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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Corners.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Merrifield. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrifield
Census designated place
| Population | 15,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.8742800, -77.2269300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrifield (-77.22693, 38.87428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
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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