How far is Arlington, VA from Orange County, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Orange County, VA is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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
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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 Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Orange County.
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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 right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight left
152 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
1 mi · 3 min · Kendall Road
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Turn left onto Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 53 sec · Bickers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bickers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Orange County.
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
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Orange County?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Aquia Harbour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Arlington and 40.4 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Aquia Harbour
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 Aquia Harbour.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.98 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-78.01349, 38.24624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $4.14 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $14.29 | $28.57 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $17.70 | $35.41 |
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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