How far is Huntington, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Huntington, VA to Arlington, VA is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Arlington.
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Start on Fairview Terrace
4 m · 6 sec · Fairview Terrace
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Turn left onto Blaine Drive
606 ft · 32 sec · Blaine Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Huntington Avenue
3278 ft · 2 min · Huntington Avenue
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
2999 ft · 1 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 236 West: Landmark
1820 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Duke Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Duke Street
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Turn slight right
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto North Quaker Lane
2.2 mi · 6 min · North Quaker Lane
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Turn straight onto Shirlington Road
115 m · 11 sec · Shirlington Road
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Continue on Shirlington Road
67 m · 6 sec · Shirlington Road
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Continue on Shirlington Road
90 m · 6 sec · Shirlington Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Shirlington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Shirlington Road
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Turn left onto South Glebe Road
2 mi · 5 min · South Glebe Road
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Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 30 sec · North Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 3 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Arlington.
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.
North Quaker Lane
Turn straight onto North Quaker Lane
2.2 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Arlington?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Huntington and 5.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.28 km).
#1 Huntington
Huntington is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7923400, -77.0708100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.87 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
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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