Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
168.7 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Kenbridge, VA
Flávio Santos
Arlington, VA to Kenbridge, VA is 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 40m via I 95 and Hull Street Road, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region of Arlington to the Southeast region of Kenbridge. Expect a mixed drive that offers a blend of interstate speed and local road navigation. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is a straightforward journey for those looking for a relatively short trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.4 miles from Arlington, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 54.8 mi | 1h |
| Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway | 42.2 mi | 50m |
| Hull Street Road | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Military Road | 11 mi | 15m |
| Powhite Parkway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Rocky Hill Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Blackstone Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Kenbridge Road | 3 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Kenbridge, VA.
Start on Wilson Boulevard
Turn right onto North Oakland Street
Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
Turn left onto VA 120
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 395
Continue on I 395
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 195
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
Merge onto VA 76
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto VA 288
Take the exit
Merge onto US 360
Continue on US 360
Turn left onto VA 153
Continue on VA 153
Turn right onto US 460
Turn left onto US 460 Business
Continue on US 460 Business
Continue on VA 40
Continue on VA 40
Continue on VA 40
Continue on VA 40
Turn left onto SR 1101
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour 40-minute duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Aim to depart Arlington in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 54.8 miles on I 95, so plan for your first significant break after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's wise to fill up before leaving the DC metro area, as fuel prices can sometimes be higher within major urban zones. There is one recommended stop, so keep an eye out for designated rest areas or towns along Hull Street Road.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 37 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenbridge, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Arlington, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, VA
This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 114.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway toward SR 160, US 60, US 360: Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$26.38 one way
$52.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.85 | $57.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.62 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Kenbridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route features a mixed drive profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of the fast-paced I 95, including a significant segment of 54.8 miles on this main artery. As you transition off the interstate, the drive will incorporate roads like Hull Street Road, offering a change of pace from the highway. This blend means you'll navigate both efficient travel on major routes and more local driving conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 168.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, VA and Kenbridge, VA, road signs point toward Chesterfield and Amelia.
Chesterfield
Amelia
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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