How far is Kenbridge, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Kenbridge, VA to Arlington, VA is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.96 mi
03h 03m
Flight
143.78 mi
231.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.78 mi
Kilometers
231.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.96 mi
Kilometers
273.53 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenbridge
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenbridge
9:00 PM EDT
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Kenbridge
85.1 mi
01h 31m
To Arlington
84.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Blackstone Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kenbridge Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Street

    84 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Brown Street

    1283 ft · 38 sec · South Brown Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Nottoway Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Nottoway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North West Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North West Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward US 460 East: Petersburg

    1234 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Colonial Trail Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rocky Hill Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rocky Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Military Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Military Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Patrick Henry Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

    2500 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

    153 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

    1866 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

    1614 ft · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 10th Street North

    1545 ft · 1 min · 10th Street North

  38. 38

    Turn slight left

    42 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2043 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenbridge 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
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
7 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
89.4 mi · 53%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Powhite Parkway
11.2 mi · 7%
Military Road
11 mi · 6%
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.75 mi · 5%
Rocky Hill Road
6.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

51.8 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 31m from Kenbridge
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenbridge and Rain Showers near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Kenbridge and 84.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenbridge and Rain Showers near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenbridge and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 143.78 mi (231.39 km).

Kenbridge

#1 Kenbridge

Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States

Population1,195
Coordinates36.9620900, -78.1250000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Avenue (-78.125024, 36.962063)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.53
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.77 $47.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.57 $53.15
Premium $4.78 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.62 $33.74 $67.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenbridge and Arlington. The current time is 06:27:47.

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.