How far is Woodstock, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Arlington, VA is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.25 mi
01h 32m
Flight
75.38 mi
121.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.38 mi
Kilometers
121.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.25 mi
Kilometers
142.02 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Sat, May 30, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-05-30T14:44
Arrive Arlington
Sat, May 30, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Woodstock
44.1 mi
00h 46m
To Arlington
44.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 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 West Court Street

    35 m · 13 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Valley Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    2384 ft · 56 sec · Old Valley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mount Olive Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  16. 16

    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

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 80%
Mount Olive Road
9.63 mi · 11%
Old Valley Pike
4.83 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
00h 46m from Woodstock
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodstock and 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 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Woodstock and 44.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Plains, 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 The Plains.

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 75.38 mi (121.32 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates38.8817800, -78.5058400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Street (-78.505645, 38.882033)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.64
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.32 $24.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.77 $27.55
Premium $4.78 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.62 $17.49 $34.98

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Arlington. The current time is 14:44:39.

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.