How far is Dale City, VA from Arlington, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dale City and Arlington is 20.21 miles (32.52 km).
Flight distance from Dale City, VA to Arlington, VA is 20.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dale City, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 26.61 miles (42.82 km) by car.
Driving from Dale City to Arlington will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Dale City
Census designated place
| Population | 65969 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°38'13"N 77°18'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.6370600 |
| Longitude | -77.3110900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.
| Population | 229164 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W |
| Latitude | 38.8810100 |
| Longitude | -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Arlington: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347,38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time Between Dale City and Arlington
The distance between Dale City and Arlington is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Dale City and Arlington. The current time is 19:16:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.55 liters (0.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dale City and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dale City to Arlington is $3.12 (diesel $4.03).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $3.12 | $3.53 | $3.86 | $4.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dale City and Arlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
