How far is Gretna, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Arlington is 181.19 miles (291.6 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, VA to Arlington, VA is 181.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Gretna to Arlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 212.36 miles (341.76 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Arlington will take approximately 03 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Gretna

Town of the United States

Population 1179
GPS Coordinates 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W
Latitude 36.9537500
Longitude -79.3589100
Altitude 256
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 Gretna and Arlington

The distance between Gretna and Arlington is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 Gretna and Arlington. The current time is 20:34:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.37 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Arlington is $24.88 (diesel $32.16).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $24.88 $28.2 $30.84 $32.16

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna 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 Gretna 221 miles (356 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Gretna 206.08 miles (332 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Gretna 208.78 miles (336 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Gretna 201.16 miles (324 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Gretna 205.24 miles (330 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Gretna 213.9 miles (344 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Gretna 132.47 miles (213 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Gretna 49.97 miles (80 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Gretna 222.6 miles (358 km)

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