How far is Cedar Bluff, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Cedar Bluff, VA to Arlington, VA is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.1 miles (454 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Bluff and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff and Arlington.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
723 ft · 18 sec · Indian Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Valley Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Cedar Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Governor George C Peery Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Governor George C Peery Highway
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Turn left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
27.3 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
27.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237
1641 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Fairfax Drive
573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Turn right onto North Glebe Road
985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Bluff and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Bluff to Arlington?
The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Cedar Bluff and 177.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.1 miles (454 km), while the road route adds roughly 79 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.90 one way or $99.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Bluff and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 282.1 mi (454 km).
#1 Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0876100, -81.7590000 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $56.23 | $112.47 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $61.42 | $122.84 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $78.94 | $157.87 |
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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