How far is Buckhall, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to Arlington, VA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
28.12 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairfax
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Buckhall
14 mi
00h 21m
To Arlington
14.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 42 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Centreville Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sully Road

    2790 ft · 53 sec · Sully Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
17.8 mi · 63%
Centreville Road
5.51 mi · 20%
Liberia Avenue
1.72 mi · 6%
Prince William Parkway
1.13 mi · 4%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Sully Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Merge slight left

17.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 21m from Buckhall
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckhall 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 Buckhall to Arlington?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Buckhall and 14.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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 Fairfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 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 9.7 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.

RAIL

Burke Centre

5 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

17 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Manassas station

18 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhall and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).

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#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhall and Arlington. The current time is 08:05:06.

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.