How far is Wattsville, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Wattsville, VA to Arlington, VA is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wattsville and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wattsville and Arlington.
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Start on Chincoteague Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn right onto Lankford Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway
26.4 mi · 36 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
24.3 mi · 29 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on New York Avenue Northeast
3.8 mi · 7 min · New York Avenue Northeast
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Continue on New York Avenue Northwest
2906 ft · 2 min · New York Avenue Northwest
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Turn slight right onto L Street Northwest
1062 ft · 40 sec · L Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
753 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto K Street Northwest
597 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest
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Continue on New York Avenue Northwest
765 ft · 15 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Turn slight right onto I Street Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · I Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 17th Street Northwest
1604 ft · 35 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto New York Avenue Northwest
768 ft · 20 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on E Street Northwest
916 ft · 19 sec · E Street Northwest
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1706 ft · 21 sec · E Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Virginia
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West
2741 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
143 m · 6 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Arlington Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward North Courthouse Road, 10th Street North
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North Fairfax Drive, 10th Street North
862 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 237 West: 10th Street North, Clarendon
822 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street North
3170 ft · 2 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 Wattsville 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.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wattsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wattsville to Arlington?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Saxis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Wattsville and 86.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wattsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Saxis
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 Saxis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wattsville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 108.76 mi (175.03 km).
#1 Wattsville
Wattsville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9340100, -75.4996500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $36.80 | $73.61 |
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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