How far is Emporia, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Emporia, VA to Arlington, VA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emporia and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporia and Arlington.
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Start on Hicksford Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Hicksford Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sussex Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sussex Drive
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Turn left onto Otterdam Road
135 m · 13 sec · Otterdam Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.9 mi · 45 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1866 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1614 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto 10th Street North
1545 ft · 1 min · 10th Street North
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Turn slight left
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
2043 ft · 1 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 Emporia and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Emporia and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emporia to Arlington?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Emporia and 88.8 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emporia and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emporia and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 153.53 mi (247.09 km).
#1 Emporia
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.6859800, -77.5424800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
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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