How far is Herndon, VA from Groveton, VA?
The driving distance from Herndon, VA to Groveton, VA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herndon and Groveton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herndon and Groveton.
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Start on Spring Street
2204 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Buren Street
85 m · 13 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Take the ramp straight toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
1169 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
1227 ft · 32 sec · Fairfax County Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond
2767 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
15.4 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2650 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road
698 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road
598 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 241 South: North Kings Highway
788 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto VA 241 South: North Kings Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Kings Highway
158 m · 19 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto Clayborne Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · Clayborne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayborne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Herndon and Groveton.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Herndon and Rain Showers near Groveton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Herndon to Groveton?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Merrifield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Herndon and 15 miles from Groveton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Herndon and Rain Showers near Groveton.
Stop Ideas Near Merrifield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrifield.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Lorton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herndon and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 21.4 mi (34.44 km).
#1 Herndon
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 24,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.9695500, -77.3861000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Groveton
County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,598 |
| Coordinates | 38.7673400, -77.0847000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groveton (-77.0847, 38.76734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
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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