How far is Arlington, VA from Rosslyn, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Rosslyn, VA is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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 07m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Rosslyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Rosslyn.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2825 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Continue on Clarendon Boulevard
652 ft · 28 sec · Clarendon Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Highland Street
2920 ft · 2 min · North Highland Street
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Turn right onto Langston Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Langston Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Nash Street
734 ft · 37 sec · North Nash Street
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Turn left onto Key Boulevard
37 m · 7 sec · Key Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Nash Street
62 m · 6 sec · North Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Rosslyn.
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.
Langston Boulevard
Turn right onto Langston Boulevard
1.17 mi · 00h 03m
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 Rosslyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Rosslyn?
The road trip is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Baileys Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Arlington and 1.3 miles from Rosslyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.35 one way or $0.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Rosslyn.
Stop Ideas Near Baileys Crossroads
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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baileys Crossroads.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Rosslyn. Straight-line distance: 2.03 mi (3.26 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosslyn
Rosslyn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8967800, -77.0724800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosslyn (-77.07248, 38.89678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $0.35 | $0.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $0.39 | $0.78 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $0.43 | $0.86 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
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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