How far is Arlington, VA from Strasburg, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Strasburg, VA is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.14 mi
01h 32m
Flight
67.82 mi
109.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.82 mi
Kilometers
109.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.53 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strasburg
Sun, May 31, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-31T01:16
Arrive Strasburg
Sun, May 31, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Arlington
38 mi
00h 46m
To Strasburg
38.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Strasburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Strasburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Boulevard

    2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road

    936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfax Drive

    667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on I 66 Toll West

    2423 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Strasburg

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Valley Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Massanutten Street

    2653 ft · 2 min · North Massanutten Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Massanutten Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Strasburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Custis Memorial Parkway
70.4 mi · 92%
I 81 South
2.1 mi · 3%
Old Valley Pike
1.52 mi · 2%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
North Massanutten Street
0.5 mi · 1%
I 66 Toll West
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Custis Memorial Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

67.1 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
00h 46m from Arlington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Strasburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Strasburg?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Arlington and 38.2 miles from Strasburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Strasburg.

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Plains, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Plains.

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Strasburg. Straight-line distance: 67.82 mi (109.15 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Strasburg

#2 Strasburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population6,716
Coordinates38.9887200, -78.3586200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Strasburg (-78.35862, 38.98872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Strasburg. The current time is 01:16:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.