How far is Arlington, VA from Ravensworth, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Ravensworth, VA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Ravensworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ravensworth.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
672 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
2894 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
1891 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road, Port Royal Road, Queensberry Road
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Braddock Road
579 ft · 18 sec · Braddock Road
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Turn left onto Queensberry Avenue
3022 ft · 1 min · Queensberry Avenue
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Turn left onto Ellet Road
26 m · 4 sec · Ellet Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellet Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Ravensworth.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
4.77 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Patchy Fog near Ravensworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ravensworth?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Idylwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Arlington and 6.7 miles from Ravensworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Patchy Fog near Ravensworth.
Stop Ideas Near Idylwood
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 Idylwood.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ravensworth. Straight-line distance: 8.21 mi (13.22 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ravensworth
Ravensworth is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8040000, -77.2205400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ravensworth (-77.22054, 38.804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
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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