How far is Forest, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest and Arlington is 158.42 miles (254.96 km).

Flight distance from Forest, VA to Arlington, VA is 158.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Forest to Arlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 185.62 miles (298.73 km) by car.

Driving from Forest to Arlington will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Forest

Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population 9106
GPS Coordinates 37°21'50"N 79°17'23"W
Latitude 37.3637500
Longitude -79.2897500
Altitude 269
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest and Arlington

The distance between Forest and Arlington is 299 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 19 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 Forest and Arlington. The current time is 13:30:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.79 liters (6.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Arlington is $21.75 (diesel $28.11).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $21.75 $24.65 $26.96 $28.11

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 Forest and Arlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Forest 194.26 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Forest 200.19 miles (322 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Forest 200.66 miles (323 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Forest 193.17 miles (311 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Forest 198.37 miles (319 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Forest 196.96 miles (317 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Forest 193.44 miles (311 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Forest 121.39 miles (195 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Forest 42.5 miles (68 km)

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Driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Forest 180.83 miles (291 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Forest 215.73 miles (347 km)

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