Wyndham, VA to Arlington, VA is 108 miles and takes about 2h 11m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically Virginia, so you won't be crossing state lines. It's a straightforward journey focused on efficient travel, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its relatively short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Wyndham, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
83.5 mi
1h 34m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.7 mi
10m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.7 mi
7m
Nuckols Road
2.3 mi
4m
Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
Wyndham Park Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Wilson Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
10th Street North
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyndham, VA and Arlington, VA.
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Start on this road
411 ft·34 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Old Greenway Drive
130 ft·11 sec·Old Greenway Drive
3
Turn left onto Wyndham Lake Drive
0.3 mi·36 sec·Wyndham Lake Drive
4
Turn left onto Wyndham Park Drive
0.4 mi·57 sec·Wyndham Park Drive
5
Turn left onto Nuckols Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Nuckols Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 295 South: Washington, Norfolk
7
Merge onto I 295
6.7 mi·7 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 43D-C-B-AToward I 95, US 1: Richmond, Washington
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 95, US 1 North: Richmond, Washington
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 95: Richmond, WashingtonUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Washington
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 43AToward I 95 North: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·14 sec·this road
Exit 43AToward I 95 North: Washington
14
Merge onto I 95
47 mi·51 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17
1.6 mi·1 min·I 95; US 17
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
17
Merge onto I 95
35 mi·41 min·I 95
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 395
0.6 mi·52 sec·Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Exit 170A; 170BToward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons CornerUse the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on I 395
8.1 mi·9 min·Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Exit 170AToward I 395 North: WashingtonUse the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 8AToward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia PikeUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia PikeUse the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto VA 27
1.8 mi·3 min·Washington Boulevard
Toward Columbia PikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto VA 237
0.3 mi·1 min·10th Street North
24
Turn slight left
137 ft·8 sec
25
Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Wilson Boulevard
26
Arrive at destination
Wilson Boulevard
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any potential rush hour traffic as you approach Arlington. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, refueling is unlikely to be a major concern along this route, but it's always wise to check your gauge before departing. Pay attention to signs for I 95 as it becomes the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as these are the main arteries that will get you to your destination efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Wyndham, VA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wyndham, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wyndham, VA
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Wyndham, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
10.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Richmond, Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95: Richmond, Washington
9
11.3 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward I 95 North: Washington
9
96.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 170A; 170B
Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Ty...
8
104.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia 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 8A
Toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pi...
8
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Ha...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.89 one way
$33.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.47
$36.93
premium
$4.70
$19.99
$39.98
diesel
$5.61
$23.85
$47.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.12
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Wyndham, VA
Morning
in Wyndham on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, VA
Morning
in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Rain Showers
W 7 to 10 mph38% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Stafford, VA
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
2h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 108
Caution: Great Allegheny Passage Erosion Near Confluence, Pennsylvania (Mile Marker 56)
Park Closure: Trail Closure at Veterans Park at Balls Bluff (Leesburg, Virginia)
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey taking place on major interstates. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I 95, including an uninterrupted stretch of 83.5 miles. The primary roads you'll navigate are I 95, the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or varied scenery.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 108 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.1 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wyndham, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Washington and Tysons Corner.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.1 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Arlington, VA before heading back.
