How far is Bel Air, VA from Vienna, VA?

The driving distance from Bel Air, VA to Vienna, VA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.28 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.44 mi
8.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.44 mi
Kilometers
8.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.28 mi
Kilometers
14.93 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bel Air
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bel Air
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Vienna
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bel Air
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dunn Loring
VA

Census designated place

From Bel Air
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Vienna
4.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bel Air and Vienna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air and Vienna.

  1. 1

    Start on Annandale Road

    2469 ft · 1 min · Annandale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Arlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 495: Tysons Corner, Richmond

    710 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1855 ft · 24 sec · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Nutley Street, Vienna, Fairfax

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 243: Nutley Street, Vienna, Fairfax

    614 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 North: Nutley Street, Vienna

    144 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Nutley Street Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Nutley Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue West

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bel Air and Vienna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
2.77 mi · 30%
Arlington Boulevard
2.17 mi · 23%
Nutley Street Southwest
1.03 mi · 11%
I 495 North
0.66 mi · 7%
Maple Avenue West
0.66 mi · 7%
Annandale Road
0.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Arlington Boulevard

Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard

2.17 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunn Loring
00h 08m from Bel Air
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bel Air to Vienna?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Dunn Loring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Bel Air and 4.9 miles from Vienna.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.

Stop Ideas Near Dunn Loring

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 Dunn Loring and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 11 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunn Loring.

RAIL

Burke Centre

13 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Lorton station

21 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bel Air and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 5.44 mi (8.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bel Air

Bel Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8631700, -77.1766500
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Vienna

#2 Vienna

Town in Fairfax County, Virginia

Population16,518
Coordinates38.9012200, -77.2652600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Annandale Road (-77.176815, 38.863219)
End: Maple Avenue West (-77.265457, 38.901375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.61
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.31 $2.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.46 $2.92
Premium $4.78 $1.58 $3.15
Diesel $5.62 $1.86 $3.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bel Air and Vienna. The current time is 04:30:07.

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.