How far is Haymarket, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Haymarket, VA to Arlington, VA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.16 mi
00h 38m
Flight
29.02 mi
46.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.02 mi
Kilometers
46.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.76 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Haymarket
Mon, Jun 1, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haymarket
2026-06-01T14:04
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haymarket
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Centreville
VA

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Haymarket
16.1 mi
00h 19m
To Arlington
16.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    6 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    558 ft · 13 sec · James Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1620 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haymarket 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
30.5 mi · 95%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.41 mi · 1%
VA 120
0.31 mi · 1%
North Glebe Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Fairfax Drive
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Keep slight right

27.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
00h 19m from Haymarket
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Haymarket and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Haymarket and 16.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haymarket and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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 Centreville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Manassas station

11 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

12 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

26 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haymarket and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 29.02 mi (46.71 km).

Haymarket

#1 Haymarket

Street in the St.

Population1,687
Coordinates38.8120600, -77.6363800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-77.636368, 38.812054)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.78 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.62 $6.41 $12.82

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Haymarket and Arlington. The current time is 14:04:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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