How far is Lincolnia, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Lincolnia, VA to Arlington, VA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnia and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnia and Arlington.
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Start on Little River Turnpike
21 m · 2 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Turn uturn onto North Beauregard Street
52 m · 12 sec · North Beauregard Street
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Turn left onto Little River Turnpike
675 ft · 22 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 395: Richmond, Washington
88 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 North: Washington
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1866 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1614 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto 10th Street North
1545 ft · 1 min · 10th Street North
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Turn slight left
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
2043 ft · 1 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 Lincolnia 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.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
4.46 mi · 00h 05m
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 Lincolnia and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnia to Arlington?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Baileys Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Lincolnia and 4.2 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnia and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Baileys Crossroads
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 Baileys Crossroads.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnia and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 4.8 mi (7.73 km).
#1 Lincolnia
Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,855 |
| Coordinates | 38.8184500, -77.1433100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
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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