How far is Woodstock, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Arlington, VA is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
140.3 mi
02h 40m
Flight
98.51 mi
158.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.51 mi
Kilometers
158.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.3 mi
Kilometers
225.79 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-06-01T11:48
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Port Royal
VA

Town in Virginia

From Woodstock
70.5 mi
01h 20m
To Arlington
69.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grafton Church Road

    1500 ft · 45 sec · Grafton Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto General Puller Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · General Puller Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tidewater Trail

    28.4 mi · 38 min · Tidewater Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Tidewater Trail

    25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto A.P. Hill Boulevard

    2187 ft · 53 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on James Madison Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · James Madison Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Port Conway Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Port Conway Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cool Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cool Springs Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto White Oak Road

    1440 ft · 36 sec · White Oak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Warrenton Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

    1866 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

    1614 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 10th Street North

    1545 ft · 1 min · 10th Street North

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    42 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2043 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tidewater Trail
54.2 mi · 39%
Warrenton Road
37.3 mi · 27%
Kings Highway
13 mi · 9%
General Puller Highway
9.29 mi · 7%
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.75 mi · 6%
Port Conway Road
6.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Warrenton Road

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Royal
01h 20m from Woodstock
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Arlington?

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Woodstock and 69.8 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Port Royal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Royal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Royal.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

27 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

40 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

52 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

54 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 98.51 mi (158.53 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeside Drive (-76.488547, 37.539054)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.78 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $5.62 $27.84 $55.68

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Arlington. The current time is 11:48:32.

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.