How far is Massanutten, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Massanutten, VA to Arlington, VA is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.19 mi
02h 19m
Flight
93.98 mi
151.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.19 mi
Kilometers
222.4 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Massanutten
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanutten
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanutten
9:30 PM EDT
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
Petersburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Massanutten
58.1 mi
01h 09m
To Arlington
80.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massanutten Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Massanutten Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Resort Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Resort Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Resort Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Resort Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Point Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · East Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maryland Avenue

    1933 ft · 43 sec · Maryland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    11.1 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    597 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    22.7 mi · 32 min · North Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Royal Avenue

    1468 ft · 55 sec · South Royal Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Street

    2815 ft · 2 min · South Street

  12. 12

    Continue on John Marshall Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1745 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massanutten and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apple Mountain Road
57.7 mi · 42%
North Broad Street
22.7 mi · 16%
4th Street
11.2 mi · 8%
East Point Road
6.07 mi · 4%
John Marshall Highway
4.71 mi · 3%
Resort Drive
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Apple Mountain Road

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 09m from Massanutten
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Massanutten and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Massanutten and 80.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Massanutten and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

49 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

53 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

54 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massanutten and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 km).

Massanutten

#1 Massanutten

Census designated place

Population2,291
Coordinates38.4095700, -78.7378000
Altitude518
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Massanutten Drive (-78.73654, 38.408342)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.33 $38.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.61 $43.23
Premium $4.78 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.62 $27.45 $54.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Massanutten and Arlington. The current time is 01:16:08.

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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.