How far is Wolf Trap, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Wolf Trap, VA to Arlington, VA is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Trap and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Trap and Arlington.
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Start on Lozano Drive
1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Road
1 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road
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Turn left onto Trap Road
1654 ft · 48 sec · Trap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trap Road
1650 ft · 43 sec · Trap Road
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Take the ramp right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 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 Wolf Trap 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.
Dulles Toll Road
Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
4.79 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Wolf Trap and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolf Trap to Arlington?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Pimmit Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Wolf Trap and 6.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wolf Trap and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Pimmit Hills
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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pimmit Hills.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Trap and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 km).
#1 Wolf Trap
Census designated place
| Population | 16,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9398300, -77.2860900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
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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