How far is Fort Hunt, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Fort Hunt, VA to Arlington, VA is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Hunt and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hunt and Arlington.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Collingwood Road
139 m · 23 sec · Collingwood Road
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Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Fort Hunt Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
2461 ft · 57 sec · Richmond Highway
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Continue on South Patrick Street
3245 ft · 2 min · South Patrick Street
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Turn left onto Duke Street
2107 ft · 1 min · Duke Street
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Turn right onto Daingerfield Road
1059 ft · 42 sec · Daingerfield Road
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Turn left onto King Street
2 mi · 6 min · King Street
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Turn right onto Radford Street
981 ft · 43 sec · Radford Street
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Turn straight onto North Quaker Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · North Quaker Lane
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Turn straight onto Shirlington Road
115 m · 11 sec · Shirlington Road
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Continue on Shirlington Road
67 m · 6 sec · Shirlington Road
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Continue on Shirlington Road
90 m · 6 sec · Shirlington Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Shirlington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Shirlington Road
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Turn left onto South Glebe Road
2 mi · 5 min · South Glebe Road
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Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 30 sec · North Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 3 sec · 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 Fort Hunt and Arlington.
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.
Fort Hunt Road
Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
4.14 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Hunt and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Hunt to Arlington?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Fort Hunt and 9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Hunt and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Alexandria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexandria.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hunt and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.95 km).
#1 Fort Hunt
Census designated place
| Population | 16,045 |
| Coordinates | 38.7328900, -77.0580300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
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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