How far is Arlington, VA from Winchester, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Winchester, VA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Winchester.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Continue on I 66 Toll West
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Dulles Greenway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
2574 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.4 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Berryville Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Berryville Avenue
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Continue on National Avenue
1997 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lane
73 m · 7 sec · East Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Piccadilly Street
19 m · 1 sec · East Piccadilly Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Piccadilly Street
751 ft · 35 sec · East Piccadilly Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
38 m · 4 sec · North Cameron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Winchester.
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.
Leesburg Pike
Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Winchester?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Arlington and 35.2 miles from Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Leesburg Town Hall
Town Hall Pool
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
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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