How far is Vienna, VA from Bel Air, VA?
The driving distance from Vienna, VA to Bel Air, VA is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vienna and Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna and Bel Air.
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Start on Maple Avenue West
822 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue West
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Turn left onto Courthouse Road Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · Courthouse Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Nutley Street Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Nutley Street Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Nutley Street
1147 ft · 28 sec · Nutley Street
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Continue on Nutley Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Nutley Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard
4.7 mi · 8 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto Annandale Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Annandale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Annandale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna and Bel Air.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Arlington Boulevard
Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard
4.74 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Vienna and Rain Showers near Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Bel Air?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merrifield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Vienna and 4 miles from Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vienna and Rain Showers near Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Merrifield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrifield.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Lorton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 5.44 mi (8.76 km).
#1 Vienna
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 38.9012200, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bel Air
Bel Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8631700, -77.1766500 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bel Air (-77.17665, 38.86317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
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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