How far is Hampden Sydney, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Hampden Sydney, VA to Arlington, VA is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampden Sydney and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney and Arlington.
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Start on College Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingsville Road
782 ft · 22 sec · Kingsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road
58 m · 4 sec · Farmville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmville Road
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Take the exit right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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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 Hampden Sydney 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.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampden Sydney to Arlington?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Hampden Sydney and 90.2 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers 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 Hampden Sydney and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 135.11 mi (217.44 km).
#1 Hampden Sydney
Census designated place
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 37.2423700, -78.4597200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.81 | $69.63 |
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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