How far is Arlington, VA from Montrose, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Montrose, VA is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Montrose.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
1666 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
842 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Mechanicsville
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mechanicsville Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Mechanicsville Bypass
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Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Turn left onto East Laburnum Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Laburnum Avenue
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Road
2421 ft · 51 sec · Nine Mile Road
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Turn left onto Masonic Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Masonic Lane
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Continue on Brittles Lane
1938 ft · 41 sec · Brittles Lane
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Turn right onto Carlisle Avenue
86 m · 10 sec · Carlisle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carlisle Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Montrose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 00h 53m
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 Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Montrose?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Arlington and 54.6 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 95.16 mi (153.14 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montrose
Montrose is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5207000, -77.3783100 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-77.37831, 37.5207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.86 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $16.75 | $33.50 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $23.70 | $47.41 |
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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