How far is Arlington, VA from West Springfield, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to West Springfield, VA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and West Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and West Springfield.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward SR 644: Franconia, Springfield
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 644 West: Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield
759 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 644 West: Springfield
599 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 644 West: Old Keene Mill Road
160 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Keene Mill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Keene Mill Road
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Turn left onto Greeley Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Greeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Caneel Court
989 ft · 43 sec · Caneel Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caneel Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and West Springfield.
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.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to West Springfield?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Lincolnia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Arlington and 6.7 miles from West Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arlington and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnia
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 Lincolnia.
Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 9.78 mi (15.74 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Springfield
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
| Population | 22,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.7726100, -77.2210900 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Springfield (-77.22109, 38.77261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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