How far is Hayfield, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Hayfield, VA to Arlington, VA is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.93 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.09 mi
14.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.09 mi
Kilometers
14.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.03 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 AM EST
Return by in Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayfield
2026-11-07T03:32
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hayfield
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnia
VA

Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From Hayfield
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Arlington
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hayfield and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hayfield and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadmoor Street

    531 ft · 22 sec · Broadmoor Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bing Court

    133 m · 17 sec · Bing Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hayfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manchester Boulevard

    1415 ft · 48 sec · Manchester Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Franconia-Springfield Parkway

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Franconia-Springfield Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto SR 2677: Frontier Drive

    965 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Frontier Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Frontier Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Franconia Road

    1357 ft · 37 sec · Franconia Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South

    84 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 395 North, I 495 East: Baltimore, Washington

    2574 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 395 North, I 95 North, I 495 East: Washington, Baltimore

    659 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395 North: Washington

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

    1866 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

    1614 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 10th Street North

    1545 ft · 1 min · 10th Street North

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    42 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2043 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayfield and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
7.49 mi · 50%
Washington Boulevard
1.78 mi · 12%
Hayfield Road
1.12 mi · 8%
Franconia-Springfield Parkway
0.66 mi · 4%
Frontier Drive
0.62 mi · 4%
I 95 North
0.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

7.49 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnia
00h 12m from Hayfield
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hayfield and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hayfield to Arlington?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Lincolnia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Hayfield and 7.5 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hayfield and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincolnia and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnia.

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

14 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Burke Centre

14 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayfield and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hayfield

Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7517800, -77.1358100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadmoor Street (-77.135829, 38.751781)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.15
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $2.08 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.41 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.82 $2.56 $5.11
Diesel $6.20 $3.28 $6.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayfield and Arlington. The current time is 03:32:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.