How far is North Shore, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from North Shore, VA to Arlington, VA is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Shore and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Shore and Arlington.
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Start on Bluewater Drive
1231 ft · 56 sec · Bluewater Drive
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Turn right onto Scruggs Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Scruggs Road
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Turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Continue on Halesford Bridge
1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge
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Continue on Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road
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Continue on Burks Hill Road
2960 ft · 1 min · Burks Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 460 East, VA 122 North
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Lynchburg Highway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Lynchburg Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
64.2 mi · 1 hr 19 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 North Shore 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.
US 29 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
64.2 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving North Shore and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Shore to Arlington?
The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from North Shore and 112.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Shore and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Shore and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 186.52 mi (300.18 km).
#1 North Shore
North Shore is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0820900, -79.6583600 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $38.33 | $76.65 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $49.26 | $98.52 |
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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