Origin
Arlington, VA
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Yorkshire, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Yorkshire, VA
Erwin Bosman
Trip Overview
This 23.3-mile drive from Arlington, VA to Yorkshire, VA is a quick 35-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing the Custis Memorial Parkway, Centreville Road, and Wilson Boulevard, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of it being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. Since both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. This is a straightforward drive perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 17.5 mi | 22m |
| Centreville Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sully Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Glebe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairfax Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Custis Memorial Parkway
— 17.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Yorkshire, 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
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 53A
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
Toward VA 28 South: Centerville
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
10
Merge onto VA 28
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Sully Road
11
Continue on VA 28
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centreville Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
VA 28
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.4 — 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.
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.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53A
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Yorkshire, VA
Morning in Yorkshire on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 35-minute journey. With 75% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter a steady pace for a significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 17.5 miles on the Custis Memorial Parkway, offering a consistent driving rhythm. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Centreville Road and Wilson Boulevard suggests you might experience some transition as you near your destination, though the overall character remains predominantly high-speed. This route offers a predictable driving experience without many unexpected turns or significant changes in road type.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Custis Memorial Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Custis Memorial Parkway and Centreville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near VA 120 / North Glebe Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 23.3 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 0.5 miles (VA 120 / North Glebe Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 35m. Total distance: 23.3 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Custis Memorial Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Yorkshire, 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 0.5 miles (VA 120 / North Glebe Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Yorkshire, 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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