How far is Lake Monticello, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Lake Monticello, VA to Arlington, VA is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Incorporated town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Monticello and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Monticello and Arlington.
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Start on Sherwood Drive
1383 ft · 51 sec · Sherwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blackwood Lane
129 m · 15 sec · Blackwood Lane
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Turn right onto Briarwood Road
535 ft · 19 sec · Briarwood Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · Jefferson Drive
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Turn left onto Monish Drive
58 m · 9 sec · Monish Drive
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Turn right onto Thomas Jefferson Parkway
2196 ft · 41 sec · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Thomas Jefferson Parkway
63 m · 4 sec · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Thomas Jefferson Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Turn right onto Milton Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Milton Road
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Continue on North Milton Road
1 km · 2 min · North Milton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Road
1003 ft · 24 sec · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto South Madison Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Madison Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
15.8 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 15 North, US 29 North
23.6 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237
1641 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Fairfax Drive
573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Turn right onto North Glebe Road
985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
2854 ft · 2 min · 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 Lake Monticello and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 66 East
Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Monticello and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Monticello to Arlington?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 58.7 miles from Lake Monticello and 58.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Monticello and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Remington.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Monticello and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 93.9 mi (151.12 km).
#1 Lake Monticello
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,920 |
| Coordinates | 37.9232000, -78.3347300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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