Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
Oak Grove, VA
Skyler Ewing
Arlington, VA to Oak Grove, VA is 21.3 miles and takes about 35m via Dulles Toll Road and Custis Memorial Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mostly local feel with a significant number of turns, making it a good option for a short, focused trip. Given the brief duration, it's well-suited for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Toll Road | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Herndon Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oakgrove Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Elden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sterling Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Oak Grove, VA.
Start on Wilson Boulevard
Turn slight right onto VA 120
Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 66
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto VA 267
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 657
Continue on SR 657
Turn left onto VA 228; SR 606
Turn left onto SR 606
Continue on SR 606
Turn right onto SR 824
Turn right onto SR 788
Turn left onto Dominion Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road toward VA 267 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VA 657: Herndon, Chantilly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Herndorn, Herndorn Historic District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto SR 824 / Oakgrove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$3
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 20% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through local roads for much of the journey, interspersed with stretches on the Dulles Toll Road and Custis Memorial Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on the Dulles Toll Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you transition between these different road types.
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.
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, VA and Oak Grove, VA, road signs point toward Chantilly, Herndorn and Herndorn Historic District.
Chantilly
Herndorn
Herndorn Historic District
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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.
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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