How far is Arlington, VA from Nokesville, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Nokesville, VA is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Nokesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Nokesville.
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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
19.9 mi · 25 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 North
985 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Sudley Road
112 m · 13 sec · Sudley Road
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Continue on Sudley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sudley Road
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Turn right onto Godwin Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Godwin Drive
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Turn right onto Nokesville Road
5 mi · 8 min · Nokesville Road
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Turn left onto Fitzwater Drive
1202 ft · 35 sec · Fitzwater Drive
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Turn left onto Marsteller Drive
21 m · 2 sec · Marsteller Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marsteller Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Nokesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Custis Memorial Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
19.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Nokesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Nokesville?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Arlington and 17.5 miles from Nokesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Nokesville.
Stop Ideas Near Centreville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centreville.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Nokesville. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nokesville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,354 |
| Coordinates | 38.6987300, -77.5797100 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nokesville (-77.57971, 38.69873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
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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