How far is Tappahannock, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Tappahannock, VA to Arlington, VA is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tappahannock and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tappahannock and Arlington.
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Start on Tappahannock Boulevard
1405 ft · 55 sec · Tappahannock Boulevard
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Continue on Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto A.P. Hill Boulevard
2187 ft · 53 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · James Madison Parkway
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Turn left onto Port Conway Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Port Conway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway
12.1 mi · 16 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Cool Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cool Springs Road
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Turn left onto White Oak Road
1440 ft · 36 sec · White Oak Road
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Continue on Butler Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road
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Continue on Warrenton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Warrenton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.3 km · 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 Tappahannock and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Warrenton Road
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tappahannock to Arlington?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Tappahannock and 49.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tappahannock and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 67.34 mi (108.38 km).
#1 Tappahannock
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.9254100, -76.8591300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
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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