How far is Chantilly, VA from Groveton, VA?

The driving distance from Chantilly, VA to Groveton, VA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
27.59 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.59 mi
Kilometers
44.4 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Chantilly
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chantilly
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chantilly
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
Merrifield
VA

Census designated place

From Chantilly
13.8 mi
00h 20m
To Groveton
13.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chantilly and Groveton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chantilly and Groveton.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 50

    8 m · 8 sec · Route 50

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 50

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Route 50

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 66 East: Washington

    2995 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    2186 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2650 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road

    698 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road

    598 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 241 South: North Kings Highway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto VA 241 South: North Kings Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    158 m · 19 sec · North Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Richmond Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clayborne Avenue

    128 m · 18 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clayborne Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chantilly and Groveton.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
12.1 mi · 44%
I 66 East
6.62 mi · 24%
Route 50
5.14 mi · 19%
VA 241 South
1.48 mi · 5%
Richmond Highway
1.11 mi · 4%
Capital Beltway (Local)
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrifield
00h 20m from Chantilly
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chantilly and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chantilly to Groveton?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Merrifield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Chantilly and 13.8 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chantilly and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Merrifield

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 Merrifield and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.6 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 12 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 13.2 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 11.2 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 Merrifield.

RAIL

Burke Centre

11 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

19 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chantilly and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 km).

Chantilly

#1 Chantilly

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

Population10,863
Coordinates38.8942800, -77.4311000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Groveton

#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Chantilly (-77.4311, 38.89428)
End: Groveton (-77.0847, 38.76734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 Chantilly and Groveton. The current time is 02:39:38.

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.