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Trip from Arlington, VA to Tysons Corner, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

7.9 mi

13 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

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 Tysons Corner, VA, VA

Tysons Corner, VA

Quang Vuong

Trip Overview

Arlington, VA to Tysons Corner, VA is 7.9 miles and takes about 15m via Custis Memorial Parkway/Leesburg Pike/Wilson Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a straightforward connection, suitable for a short hop between areas. It's a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without a lengthy commitment, making it ideal for a quick errand or transition.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Custis Memorial Parkway 4.2 mi 5m
Leesburg Pike 2.2 mi 4m
Wilson Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
North Glebe Road 0.2 mi <1m
Fairfax Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Custis Memorial Parkway — 4.2 mi, about 5m

Traffic on I-66

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~3,072 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~175 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

17.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Tysons Corner, 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

0.9 mi · 1 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 66B Toward VA 7 West: Tysons Corner, Leesburg Pike Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn straight onto VA 7

2.2 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Arrive at destination

VA 7

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | VA 120 / North Glebe Road

Turn slight right onto VA 120 / North Glebe Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Fairfax Drive

Turn left onto Fairfax Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
1.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway

Merge onto I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
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

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward VA 7 West: Tysons Corner, Leesburg Pike

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 66B Toward VA 7 West: Tysons Corner, Leesburg Pike

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.21 one way

$2.42 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $1.33 $2.66
premium $4.64 $1.44 $2.88
diesel $5.60 $1.74 $3.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.69 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Arlington, VA

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

N 2 to 9 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:20AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:20AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Tysons Corner, VA

Late night in Tysons Corner on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 3 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:20AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:20AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is a mix, with 53% of it on highways. You'll experience about 4.2 miles on the Custis Memorial Parkway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a section with dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate through developed areas. The transition from highway to surface streets is a noticeable change in driving pace.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Custis Memorial Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near VA 120 / North Glebe Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 7.9 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.5 miles (VA 120 / North Glebe Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Fairfax Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

490 ft 249 ft

Total Climb

288 ft

Total Descent

76 ft

Highest Point

490 ft

~7.4 mi in

Elevation Range

241 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, VA

Full guide →

Founded 1801

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.

Top landmarks

  • • The Pentagon — headquarters of the United States Department of Defense; named after the shape o...
  • • Arlington National Cemetery — national cemetery in Virginia, United States
  • • Marine Corps War Memorial — monument consisting of a large sculptural group on a circular base in Arlington,...

Arriving in Tysons Corner, VA

Full guide →

Tysons, originally known as Tysons Corner, is in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia. It is best known for its shopping malls and restaurants.

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 15m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Custis Memorial Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.5 miles (VA 120 / North Glebe Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Fairfax Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 66 / Custis Memorial Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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 Tysons Corner, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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