How far is Arlington, VA from Potomac Mills, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Potomac Mills, VA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Potomac Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Potomac Mills.
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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
11.7 mi · 14 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 294 West: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Potomac Mills, Strayer University Woodbridge Campus
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Prince William Parkway
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Turn left onto Worth Avenue
1893 ft · 1 min · Worth Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Potomac Mills Circle
103 m · 18 sec · Potomac Mills Circle
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Turn left
20 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
111 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Potomac Mills.
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.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Potomac Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Potomac Mills?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
West Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Arlington and 11.4 miles from Potomac Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Potomac Mills.
Stop Ideas Near West Springfield
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
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Springfield.
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Potomac Mills. Straight-line distance: 19.19 mi (30.89 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potomac Mills
Potomac Mills is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6459500, -77.2941500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potomac Mills (-77.29415, 38.64595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.87 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
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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