How far is Bealeton, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Bealeton, VA to Arlington, VA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
52.03 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.48 mi
66.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.03 mi
Kilometers
83.74 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bealeton
2026-04-12T05:02
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bealeton
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
New Market
VA

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

From Bealeton
26 mi
00h 31m
To Arlington
26 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Remington Road

    1738 ft · 50 sec · Remington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marsh Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Marsh Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
28.1 mi · 54%
US 15 North
11.7 mi · 22%
James Madison Highway
4.59 mi · 9%
Marsh Road
3.76 mi · 7%
Eastern Bypass
2.44 mi · 5%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 31m from Bealeton
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bealeton and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Bealeton and 26 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bealeton and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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 New Market and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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 6 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 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 13.2 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 New Market.

RAIL

Manassas station

7 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

19 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

28 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

28 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bealeton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 41.48 mi (66.75 km).

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#1 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.764112, 38.571639)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bealeton and Arlington. The current time is 05:02:59.

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.