Origin
Purcellville, VA
Morning in Purcellville on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Purcellville, 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 2m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Purcellville, VA
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Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Purcellville, VA to Arlington, VA is 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m via Dulles Toll Road and Leesburg Pike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a practical, turn-heavy local drive. With a relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two areas without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Toll Road | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Dulles Greenway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Leesburg Pike | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Hirst Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Hatcher Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leesburg Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dulles Toll Road
— 14.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcellville, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on VA 7 BUS
475 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hatcher Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto SR F962
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hirst Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VA 287
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
Berlin Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward VA 7 East: Leesburg
6
Merge onto VA 7
8.3 mi
·
11 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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Purcellville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 611 / North Hatcher Avenue
Turn left onto SR 611 / North Hatcher Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
34.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
43.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
43.7 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$6.94 one way
$13.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
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
$7
Tolls
$6
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 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
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
1h 2m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 8% of the journey on highways. Expect a dynamic driving experience that involves frequent turns and changes in road type. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Dulles Toll Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more localized roads. The shift from the Dulles Greenway to Leesburg Pike will likely bring you through more developed areas with varied traffic patterns.
Only 8% 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: 14.6 mi on Dulles Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / North Hatcher Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / North Hatcher Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Purcellville, VA to Arlington, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
10.9 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
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 2m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 14.6 miles on Dulles Toll Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / North Hatcher Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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