Origin
Arlington, VA
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Ashburn, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Ashburn, VA
Curtis Adams
Trip Overview
Arlington, VA to Ashburn, VA is 27.4 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Dulles Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's primarily a surface road experience, making it a straightforward drive for most vehicles. Consider this route if you need to get between these two Northern Virginia locations efficiently and without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Toll Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Sully Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Waxpool Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Farmwell Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Ashburn Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dulles Toll Road
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Ashburn, VA.
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto VA 120
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Glebe Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fairfax Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 66 Toll West
5
Merge onto I 66
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Exit 67
Toward VA 267 West: Dulles Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Toward VA 267 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto VA 267
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9B
Toward VA 28 North: Sterling
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto VA 28
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sully Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward VA 625 West: Waxpool Road, Ashburn
Use the slight left lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 625
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Waxpool Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on SR 625
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmwell Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 641
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashburn Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
SR 641
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road toward VA 267 West: Dulles Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward VA 267 West: Dulles Airport
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road toward VA 267 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward VA 267 West
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward VA 28 North: Sterling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward VA 28 North: Sterling
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward VA 625 West: Waxpool Road, Ashburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward VA 625 West: Waxpool Road, Ashburn
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 641 / Ashburn Road
Turn right onto SR 641 / Ashburn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Dulles Toll Road
(14.7 mi)
$2.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$3
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ashburn, VA
Late night in Ashburn on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 27.4 miles with a 12% highway share, meaning most of your time will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 14.7 miles on the Dulles Toll Road. Expect to transition from highway driving to more urban and suburban surface streets as you approach your destination, with frequent intersections and traffic signals.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Dulles Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Dulles Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.95 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ashburn, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashburn, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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