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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.07 mi
01h 19m
Flight
60.61 mi
97.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.07 mi
Kilometers
112.77 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Jun 10, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Jun 11, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-06-10T22:39
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Jun 10, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Leesburg
VA

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

From Winchester
35 mi
00h 39m
To Arlington
35 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cameron Street

    38 m · 9 sec · North Cameron Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Piccadilly Street

    777 ft · 29 sec · East Piccadilly Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lane

    29 m · 2 sec · East Lane

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lane

    52 m · 4 sec · East Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto National Avenue

    2063 ft · 1 min · National Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Berryville Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Berryville Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Leesburg Bypass

    2511 ft · 39 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Dulles Toll Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
17.5 mi · 25%
Dulles Toll Road
14.6 mi · 21%
Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 20%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19%
Berryville Pike
3.65 mi · 5%
Custis Memorial Parkway
3.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
00h 39m from Winchester
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Leesburg Town Hall
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Leesburg Town Hall

Leesburg , VA
25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Town Hall Garage
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

Town Hall Garage

Leesburg , VA
VA-7 BUS, Leesburg, VA 20176
Rating 3.8/5 6 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.

RAIL

Harpers Ferry

28 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

36 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

37 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population27,700
Coordinates39.1856600, -78.1633300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cameron Street (-78.163435, 39.185684)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and Arlington. The current time is 22:39:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.