How far is Arlington, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to South Hill, VA is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and South Hill.
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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 left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
3036 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto Market Street
92 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 464 South: Chesapeake
706 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
709 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
705 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
613 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
108 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Truxton Street
625 ft · 13 sec · Truxton Street
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1313 ft · 34 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn straight
135 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
1098 ft · 48 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and South Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to South Hill?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Arlington and 97.7 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 151.13 mi (243.22 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,356 |
| Coordinates | 36.7940400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-76.27494, 36.79404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.81 | $77.61 |
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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