How far is Arlington, VA from Warrenton, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Warrenton, VA is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
42.17 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.97 mi
62.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.97 mi
Kilometers
62.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.17 mi
Kilometers
67.87 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Sat, May 30, 9:54 PM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T20:55
Arrive Warrenton
Sat, May 30, 9:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Centreville
VA

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Arlington
21.1 mi
00h 29m
To Warrenton
21.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 30 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    953 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Blackwell Road

    1 km · 1 min · Blackwell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Alexandria Pike

    2430 ft · 50 sec · Alexandria Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ashby Street

    38 m · 11 sec · Ashby Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hotel Street

    81 m · 17 sec · Hotel Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Culpeper Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Culpeper Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Culpeper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Custis Memorial Parkway
27.5 mi · 65%
Lee Highway
11.3 mi · 27%
US 29 South
0.91 mi · 2%
Blackwell Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Alexandria Pike
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Custis Memorial Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
00h 29m from Arlington
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Clear near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Arlington and 21.1 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Clear near Warrenton.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Centreville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centreville.

RAIL

Manassas station

11 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

12 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

26 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.71 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

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

#2 Warrenton

Town in Virginia, United States

Population9,982
Coordinates38.7134500, -77.7952700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Warrenton (-77.79527, 38.71345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.90
Round trip
$11.80
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.90 $11.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.78 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.62 $8.38 $16.76

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 Warrenton. The current time is 20:55:01.

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.