How far is Prices Fork, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Prices Fork, VA to Arlington, VA is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prices Fork and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prices Fork and Arlington.
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Start on Prices Fork Road
3211 ft · 1 min · Prices Fork Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prices Fork Road
22 m · 4 sec · Prices Fork Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Prices Fork Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Prices Fork Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 East: Roanoke
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460 Business: Christiansburg
1234 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Roanoke Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roanoke Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North, US 460 East: Salem, Roanoke
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
102.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
27.8 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 Prices Fork 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Prices Fork and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prices Fork to Arlington?
The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Mount Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Prices Fork and 134.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.49 one way or $72.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prices Fork and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Crawford
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 Mount Crawford.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prices Fork and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 217.4 mi (349.87 km).
#1 Prices Fork
Prices Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2098500, -80.4900500 |
| Altitude | 620 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $41.12 | $82.23 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $45.07 | $90.13 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
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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