How far is Bel Air, VA from Chantilly, VA?
The driving distance from Bel Air, VA to Chantilly, VA is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bel Air and Chantilly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air and Chantilly.
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Start on Annandale Road
2469 ft · 1 min · Annandale Road
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Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 495: Tysons Corner, Richmond
710 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1855 ft · 24 sec · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Fair Oaks, Winchester
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto US 50 West
90 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
4.5 mi · 8 min · Route 50
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 50
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bel Air and Chantilly.
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.
I 66 West
Merge slight left
6.36 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bel Air and Rain Showers Likely near Chantilly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bel Air to Chantilly?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 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?
Oakton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Bel Air and 8.8 miles from Chantilly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bel Air and Rain Showers Likely near Chantilly.
Stop Ideas Near Oakton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakton.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bel Air and Chantilly. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 km).
#1 Bel Air
Bel Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8631700, -77.1766500 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chantilly
Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia
| Population | 10,863 |
| Coordinates | 38.8942800, -77.4311000 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 50 (-77.431111, 38.894263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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