How far is Union Hall, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Union Hall, VA to Arlington, VA is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.68 mi
04h 14m
Flight
190.64 mi
306.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.64 mi
Kilometers
306.8 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.68 mi
Kilometers
374.47 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Hall
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Hall
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Charlottesville
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Union Hall
116.2 mi
02h 07m
To Arlington
116.5 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Hall and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Kemp Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Gretna Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 29 North

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 460 East

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  10. 10

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Hall 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 North
104 mi · 44%
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 15%
I 66 East
28.1 mi · 12%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 10%
West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 6%
US 15 North
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 29 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville

64.2 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlottesville
02h 07m from Union Hall
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Hall and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Hall to Arlington?

The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Union Hall and 116.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Hall and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

1 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

54 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

92 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Hall and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 190.64 mi (306.8 km).

Union Hall

#1 Union Hall

Census designated place

Population1,138
Coordinates37.0187500, -79.6864200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Kemp Ford Road (-79.684659, 37.019472)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.08 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
16.42 gal · 62.16 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.36 $72.72
Premium $4.78 $39.23 $78.45
Diesel $5.62 $46.17 $92.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Hall and Arlington. The current time is 04:03:45.

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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.