Origin
Arlington, VA
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Bealeton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Bealeton, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Arlington, VA to Bealeton, VA? This 52.8-mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a brief stretch on I-66. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical journey. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so staying alert is key. Both destinations are within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Glebe Road | — | — |
| Fairfax Drive | — | — |
| I 66 | — | — |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| US 29 South | — | — |
| Lee Highway | — | — |
| US 15 South | — | — |
| Eastern Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Glebe Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Bealeton, VA.
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Glebe Road
3
Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fairfax Drive
4
Continue on I 66 Toll West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 66 Toll West
5
Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
9
Merge slight left onto Lee Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Lee Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 15 South, US 29 South
11
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Bypass
12
Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
James Madison Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 17 South
14
Turn right onto Remington Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Remington Road
15
Turn left onto Schoolhouse Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Schoolhouse Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Bealeton, VA
Late night in Bealeton on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Gainesville, VA
26 mi in
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
29 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
1h 14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 52.8-mile journey. While you'll touch on I-66, the highway share is 0%, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the bulk of the 1 hour and 14-minute trip. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving noted, suggesting a continuous need for attention to navigation and turns. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaging, stop-and-go style of travel through built-up areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Glebe Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arlington, VA to Bealeton, VA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, VA to Bealeton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, VA to Bealeton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bealeton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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