How far is Hollymead, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Hollymead, VA to Arlington, VA is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.01 mi
01h 59m
Flight
89.53 mi
144.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.53 mi
Kilometers
144.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.01 mi
Kilometers
167.39 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Nov 8, 2:39 AM EST
Return by in Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 4:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollymead
2026-11-08T00:39
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Nov 8, 2:39 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollymead
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Remington
VA

Incorporated town in Virginia

From Hollymead
51.9 mi
00h 59m
To Arlington
52.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goldentree Place

    39 m · 8 sec · Goldentree Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hollymead Drive

    2255 ft · 1 min · Hollymead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seminole Trail

    29.1 mi · 40 min · Seminole Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollymead 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
29.1 mi · 28%
I 66 East
28.1 mi · 27%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 22%
US 15 North
11.7 mi · 11%
James Monroe Highway
7.72 mi · 7%
Eastern Bypass
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Seminole Trail

Turn right onto Seminole Trail

29.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
00h 59m from Hollymead
Leave By
2:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Hollymead and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Hollymead and 52.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Hollymead and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Remington, 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 Remington.

RAIL

Culpeper station

17 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

38 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

40 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

45 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollymead and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 89.53 mi (144.08 km).

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#1 Hollymead

Hollymead is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1170800, -78.4416800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Goldentree Place (-78.441672, 38.117281)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.57
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.28 $28.57
Mid-grade $4.39 $16.13 $32.25
Premium $4.80 $17.60 $35.21
Diesel $6.18 $22.68 $45.35

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollymead and Arlington. The current time is 00:39:58.

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.