How far is Sandston, VA from Arlington, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sandston and Arlington is 94.5 miles (152.08 km).
Flight distance from Sandston, VA to Arlington, VA is 94.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Sandston to Arlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sandston, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 111.92 miles (180.11 km) by car.
Driving from Sandston to Arlington will take approximately 01 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Sandston
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'25"N 77°18'57"W |
| Latitude | 37.5234800 |
| Longitude | -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.
| Population | 229164 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W |
| Latitude | 38.8810100 |
| Longitude | -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Arlington: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347,38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sandston and Arlington
The distance between Sandston and Arlington is 180 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sandston and Arlington. The current time is 16:58:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.95 liters (3.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sandston and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sandston to Arlington is $13.11 (diesel $16.95).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.11 | $14.86 | $16.25 | $16.95 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sandston and Arlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
