How far is Winchester, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Winchester, VA to Arlington, VA is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Arlington.
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Start on North Cameron Street
38 m · 9 sec · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto East Piccadilly Street
777 ft · 29 sec · East Piccadilly Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lane
29 m · 2 sec · East Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lane
52 m · 4 sec · East Lane
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Turn right onto National Avenue
2063 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Continue on Berryville Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Berryville Avenue
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.7 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.5 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Leesburg Bypass
2511 ft · 39 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237
1641 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Fairfax Drive
573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Turn right onto North Glebe Road
985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
2854 ft · 2 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 Winchester and Arlington.
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.
Leesburg Pike
Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Winchester and Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered 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 Winchester to Arlington?
The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Winchester and 35 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winchester and Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Leesburg Town Hall
Town Hall Pool
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 km).
#1 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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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