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Trip from Arlington, VA to Edinburg, 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 51m

Distance

94.2 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Arlington, VA, VA

Arlington, VA

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Edinburg, VA, VA

Edinburg, VA

Clément Proust

Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, VA to Edinburg, VA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Custis Memorial Parkway, I 81, Stoney Creek Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.4 miles on Custis Memorial Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.1 miles from Arlington, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Custis Memorial Parkway 70.4 mi 1h 20m
I 81 20.6 mi 22m
Stoney Creek Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Wilson Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Stoney Creek Road 0.3 mi <1m
North Glebe Road 0.2 mi <1m
Fairfax Drive 0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Custis Memorial Parkway — 70.4 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Edinburg, 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 left at fork onto I 66

67 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward I 81 South: Roanoke Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 81

21 mi · 22 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward VA 185, SR 675: Edinburg
10

Turn left onto VA 185; SR 675

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Stoney Creek Road
11

Continue on VA 185; SR 675

0.7 mi · 1 min · Stoney Creek Boulevard
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; SR 675

91 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
13

Arrive at destination

US 11; SR 675

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Arlington, VA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinburg, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Arlington, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arlington, VA

This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Arlington, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Custis Memorial Parkway for about 70.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hopewell, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hopewell, VA

47 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

Manassas, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Petersburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Custis Memorial Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Woodstock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodstock, Virginia

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.5

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15404598888

Visit website

East West Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Arlington, Virginia

0.7 mi

Gallery Cafe at Ballston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Arlington, Virginia

0.6 mi

Woodstock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.5

Woodstock, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15404598888

Visit website

East West Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15718003905

Visit website

Gallery Cafe at Ballston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17035272080

Visit website

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17035272026

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17032432410

Visit website

The Rail Stop Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.4

The Plains, Virginia

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15402535644

Visit website

Pastry Xpo Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.7

Falls Church, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+15712824970

Visit website

Cowboy Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17032438010

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 74

Strasburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60.6

Front Royal, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.5

Woodstock, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.3

Front Royal, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.5

Woodstock, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.5

Woodstock, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Washington, District of Columbia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Washington, District of Columbia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12023379700

Visit website

Manassas Safety/Rest Area West

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Manassas Safety/Rest Area East

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Gnade Hotel

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Washington, District of Columbia

Bonds Escape Room - Fairfax

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.5

Fairfax, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17032700377

Visit website

Long Branch Nature Center & Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17032286535

Visit website

Van Dyck Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.5

Fairfax, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17033857858

Visit website

Shirlington Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+17032286525

Visit website

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.5

Fairfax, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17033858414

Visit website

Virginia Highlands Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Arlington, Virginia

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+17032286525

Visit website

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 6.7

Annandale, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17039411065

Visit website

Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17037464848

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 93.3 — 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.
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Roanoke

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 1A Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
5
93 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward VA 185, SR 675: Edinburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward VA 185, SR 675: Edinburg
5
93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | VA 185; SR 675 / Stoney Creek Road

Turn left onto VA 185; SR 675 / Stoney Creek Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.73 one way

$29.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.11 $32.21
premium $4.70 $17.43 $34.87
diesel $5.61 $20.80 $41.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.3 0 $9.89 $4.52
Efficient EV 23.6 0 $8.24 $3.77
EV Truck/SUV 37.7 0 $13.19 $6.03

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Arlington, VA

Evening in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edinburg, VA

Evening in Edinburg on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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 51m 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?

94.2 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 70.4 mi of that is on Custis Memorial Parkway.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on Custis Memorial Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Custis Memorial Parkway and I 81. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Fairfax Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 (I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.7 miles: 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 1h 51m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on Custis Memorial Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Edinburg, 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 (I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edinburg, 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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