How far is Arlington, VA from Narrows, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Narrows, VA is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Narrows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Narrows.
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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 left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Electric Road
1865 ft · 50 sec · North Electric Road
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Continue on North Electric Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road
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Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
17 mi · 22 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Thomas Drive
936 ft · 22 sec · Thomas Drive
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Turn straight onto Narrows Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Narrows Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Narrows.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
109 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Narrows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Narrows?
The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.6 miles from Arlington and 141.8 miles from Narrows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Narrows.
Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave
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 Weyers Cave.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Narrows. Straight-line distance: 228.18 mi (367.22 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Narrows
Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 37.3315100, -80.8111900 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narrows (-80.81119, 37.33151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.24 | $112.48 |
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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