How far is Merrifield, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Merrifield, VA to Arlington, VA is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrifield and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrifield and Arlington.
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Start on Gallows Road
28 m · 5 sec · Gallows Road
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Turn right onto Route 29
2.6 mi · 6 min · Route 29
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Westmoreland Street
1226 ft · 42 sec · North Westmoreland Street
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Continue on 19th Street North
2619 ft · 1 min · 19th Street North
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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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 Merrifield 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.
Route 29
Turn right onto Route 29
2.61 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Merrifield 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 Merrifield to Arlington?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Falls Church is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Merrifield and 6.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrifield and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Falls Church
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 Falls Church.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrifield and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).
#1 Merrifield
Census designated place
| Population | 15,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.8742800, -77.2269300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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