Origin
Arlington, VA
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Brambleton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Brambleton, VA
LAVA
Trip Overview
This 28.1-mile drive from Arlington, VA, to Brambleton, VA, is estimated to take about 44 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Dulles Toll Road, Dulles Greenway, and Custis Memorial Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey keeps expenses low. The route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a local feel rather than a long, continuous highway experience. Since both locations are within the Southeast region of Virginia, you won't encounter significant regional changes, but rather a straightforward transition within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Toll Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Dulles Greenway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Ryan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Loudoun County Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northstar Boulevard | 0.4 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 Brambleton, 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
Continue on VA 267
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dulles Greenway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 7
Toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 607
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudoun County Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 772
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ryan Road
14
Turn left onto SR 3171
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Northstar Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Sullivans Cove Square
433 ft
·
23 sec
·
Sullivans Cove Square
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Camilla Springs Square
257 ft
·
13 sec
·
Camilla Springs Square
17
Turn right onto Nelsonville Terrace
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
Nelsonville Terrace
18
Turn left
127 ft
·
14 sec
19
Turn left
126 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn left
13 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Fairfax Drive
Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward VA 607: Loudoun County Parkway
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Sullivans Cove Square
Turn left onto Sullivans Cove Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.93
Dulles Toll Road
(14.7 mi)
$2.95
Dulles Greenway
(3.9 mi)
$0.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$4
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
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
Brambleton, VA
Afternoon in Brambleton on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
31 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
44m 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 this 28.1-mile route. While 18% of your journey will be on highways, the overall character is more about navigating local roads and parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Dulles Toll Road. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from the parkway feel of the Custis Memorial Parkway onto the toll roads, and then potentially back to more local connections as you approach Brambleton. This means you'll be actively steering and making decisions more frequently than on a pure interstate cruise.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 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 0.7 miles in near Fairfax Drive.
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 16 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Fairfax Drive): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Arlington, VA
Full guide →Arlington (along with the cities of Falls Church to the west and Alexandria to the south) forms part of the urban conglomeration around Washington, D.C. - inside the beltway. In Northern Virginia, and directly across the Potomac River from D.C. proper, Arlington is one of America's most densely populated regions. It has a land area 26 sq mi (67 km2) and a population of 230,000. Despite its density, Arlington mixes the best of both big city and suburban environments. Like the greater Washington area, Arlington has grown over the last several decades in part due to growth of the federal government.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 $3.93 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 Brambleton, 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 0.7 miles (Fairfax Drive): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Brambleton, 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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