How far is Strasburg, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Strasburg, VA to Arlington, VA is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.78 mi
01h 17m
Flight
67.82 mi
109.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.82 mi
Kilometers
109.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.96 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Strasburg
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strasburg
2026-05-31T00:11
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strasburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Strasburg
37.8 mi
00h 38m
To Arlington
37.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strasburg and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Massanutten Street

    2653 ft · 2 min · North Massanutten Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strasburg and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 94%
Old Valley Pike
3.28 mi · 4%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
North Massanutten Street
0.5 mi · 1%
VA 120
0.31 mi
North Glebe Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
00h 38m from Strasburg
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Strasburg and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strasburg to Arlington?

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Strasburg and 37.9 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Strasburg and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Plains, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Plains.

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 67.82 mi (109.15 km).

Strasburg

#1 Strasburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population6,716
Coordinates38.9887200, -78.3586200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: North Massanutten Street (-78.358768, 38.988757)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Strasburg and Arlington. The current time is 00:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.