How far is South Hill, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from South Hill, VA to Arlington, VA is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Arlington.
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Start on Edgewood Avenue
1098 ft · 53 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
22 m · 10 sec · Poindexter Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North
1284 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
1575 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
3199 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Continue on Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
148 m · 14 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Granby Street
4 mi · 9 min · Granby Street
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Turn left onto I 64
1001 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1866 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1614 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto 10th Street North
1545 ft · 1 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 South Hill 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.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Hill and Rain Showers near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Arlington?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from South Hill and 104.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Hill and Rain Showers near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 151.13 mi (243.22 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,356 |
| Coordinates | 36.7940400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
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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