How far is Rosslyn, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Rosslyn, VA to Arlington, VA is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosslyn and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosslyn and Arlington.
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Start on North Nash Street
10 m · 9 sec · North Nash Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Fort Myer Drive
1442 ft · 43 sec · North Fort Myer Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Falls Church
801 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arlington Boulevard
2615 ft · 50 sec · Arlington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward North Courthouse Road, 10th Street North
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North Fairfax Drive, 10th Street North
862 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 237 West: 10th Street North, Clarendon
822 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street North
3170 ft · 2 min · 10th Street North
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Turn slight left
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
2043 ft · 1 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 Rosslyn 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.
10th Street North
Turn straight onto 10th Street North
0.6 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Rosslyn and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosslyn to Arlington?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Baileys Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Rosslyn and 1.2 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.31 one way or $0.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rosslyn and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Baileys Crossroads
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 Baileys Crossroads.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosslyn and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 2.03 mi (3.26 km).
#1 Rosslyn
Rosslyn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8967800, -77.0724800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $0.35 | $0.70 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $0.38 | $0.76 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $0.49 | $0.99 |
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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