How far is Nokesville, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Nokesville, VA to Arlington, VA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.87 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.34 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Nokesville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nokesville
2026-06-01T15:04
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nokesville
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
Centreville
VA

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Nokesville
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Arlington
19.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marsteller Drive

    21 m · 4 sec · Marsteller Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fitzwater Drive

    1052 ft · 26 sec · Fitzwater Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nokesville Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Nokesville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Godwin Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Godwin Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sudley Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Sudley Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 66 East, I 66 Toll East Express Lanes: Washington

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 East: Washington

    974 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    23.2 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
23.6 mi · 64%
Nokesville Road
5.05 mi · 14%
Sudley Road
2.51 mi · 7%
Godwin Drive
2.08 mi · 6%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
VA 120
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Merge slight right

23.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
00h 24m from Nokesville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nokesville 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 Nokesville to Arlington?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Nokesville and 19.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nokesville and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Centreville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centreville.

RAIL

Manassas station

11 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

12 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

26 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nokesville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).

Nokesville

#1 Nokesville

Census designated place

Population1,354
Coordinates38.6987300, -77.5797100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Marsteller Drive (-77.579909, 38.698818)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.78 $6.21 $12.42
Diesel $5.62 $7.31 $14.62

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Nokesville and Arlington. The current time is 15:04:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.