Origin
Berryville, VA
Late night in Berryville on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berryville, VA to Arlington, 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
1h 23m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berryville, VA
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Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Berryville to Arlington, you can expect a 60.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Since this is a relatively short distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the journey. Your route will primarily utilize Leesburg Pike, the Dulles Toll Road, and the Dulles Greenway. While both locations are situated within the Southeast region, the transition from the quieter environment of Berryville to the urban density of Arlington makes for a noticeable change in pace. This drive is straightforward enough to manage without any planned stops, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Pike | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Dulles Toll Road | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Dulles Greenway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Harry Byrd Highway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| North Buckmarsh Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leesburg Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Leesburg Pike
— 17.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
172 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn right onto US 340
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Buckmarsh Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward VA 7 East: Alexandria
5
Merge onto VA 7
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
6
Continue on VA 7
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Leesburg Pike
7
Continue on VA 7
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leesburg Bypass
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on VA 267
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Dulles Greenway
10
Merge onto VA 267
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 66
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 71
Toward VA 120, VA 237
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Fairfax Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairfax Drive
15
Turn right onto VA 120
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Glebe Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Wilson Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Berryville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward VA 120, VA 237
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71
Toward VA 120, VA 237
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
VA 120 / North Glebe Road
Turn right onto VA 120 / North Glebe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.36
Dulles Greenway
(13.8 mi)
$3.44
Dulles Toll Road
(14.6 mi)
$2.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$6
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Arlington, VA
Late night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 23m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as highway travel accounts for only 6% of the total mileage. You will spend the most consistent portion of your time on Leesburg Pike, which offers a 17.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. The character of the road shifts significantly as you leave the rural setting of Berryville and navigate toward the more populated areas near Arlington. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. It is an engaging drive that requires more active steering than a standard highway cruise, keeping you focused on the road ahead until you reach the finish.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Leesburg Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,038 ft
268 ft
Total Climb
831 ft
Total Descent
1,148 ft
Highest Point
1,038 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
770 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berryville, VA to Arlington, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
26.8 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting in Berryville, VA
Full guide →Berryville is located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
Arriving 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 23m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Leesburg Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.36 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Greenway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Arlington, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park. 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 Arlington, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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