How far is Fairlawn, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Fairlawn, VA to Arlington, VA is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairlawn and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairlawn and Arlington.
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Start on Brandon Road
12 m · 7 sec · Brandon Road
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Turn right onto Pulaski Avenue
1230 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peppers Ferry Boulevard
2311 ft · 55 sec · Peppers Ferry Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1456 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Grove Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Tyler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Turn left
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
111.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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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 Fairlawn and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tyler Road
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairlawn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairlawn to Arlington?
The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Fairlawn and 135.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.50 one way or $75.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairlawn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave
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 Weyers Cave.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 223.79 mi (360.16 km).
#1 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1484600, -80.5783900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| 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: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $3.94 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $46.09 | $92.17 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $59.14 | $118.29 |
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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