How far is Nellysford, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Nellysford, VA to Arlington, VA is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nellysford and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nellysford and Arlington.
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Start on Rockfish Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Continue on Critzer Shop Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Critzer Shop Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rockfish Gap Turnpike
4 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
882 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Emmet Street North
2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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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 Nellysford 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.
Seminole Trail
Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
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 Nellysford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nellysford to Arlington?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Culpeper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Nellysford and 70.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nellysford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Culpeper
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 Culpeper.
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Manassas station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nellysford and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 117.69 mi (189.41 km).
#1 Nellysford
Nellysford is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8904200, -78.8722400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
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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