How far is Henry Fork, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Henry Fork, VA to Arlington, VA is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.69 mi
04h 14m
Flight
200.55 mi
322.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.55 mi
Kilometers
322.76 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.69 mi
Kilometers
421.15 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 11:37 AM EST
Return by in Henry Fork
Sat, Nov 7, 3:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry Fork
2026-11-07T07:22
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 11:37 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry Fork
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Crawford
VA

Town of the United States

From Henry Fork
130.6 mi
02h 07m
To Arlington
131.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 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 Henry Fork and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henry Fork and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Bowles Drive

    39 m · 12 sec · Bowles Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Doe Run Road

    614 ft · 14 sec · Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    662 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Virgil H Goode Highway

    22.5 mi · 33 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 60%
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 27%
Virgil H Goode Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
9.98 mi · 4%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
VA 120
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Crawford
02h 07m from Henry Fork
Leave By
8:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henry Fork 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 Henry Fork to Arlington?

The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Mount Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Henry Fork and 131.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.19 one way or $72.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henry Fork and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Crawford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Crawford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Crawford.

RAIL

Staunton station

26 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

84 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

99 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry Fork and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 200.55 mi (322.76 km).

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#1 Henry Fork

Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9662500, -79.8703100
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowles Drive (-79.870152, 36.966325)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.96 L · about $36.19
Round trip
$72.39
18.48 gal · 69.92 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $36.19 $72.39
Mid-grade $4.41 $40.79 $81.57
Premium $4.82 $44.55 $89.09
Diesel $6.20 $57.25 $114.50

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 Henry Fork and Arlington. The current time is 07:22:51.

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.