How far is Broadway, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Broadway, VA to Arlington, VA is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.13 mi
01h 56m
Flight
93.17 mi
149.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.13 mi
Kilometers
185.29 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, May 21, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Broadway
Thu, May 21, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-05-21T08:34
Arrive Arlington
Thu, May 21, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Petersburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Broadway
57.6 mi
00h 58m
To Arlington
57.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broadway and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1711 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Timber Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Timber Way

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    919 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Market Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lee Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Old Cross Road

    2956 ft · 1 min · West Old Cross Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 62%
West Old Cross Road
35.6 mi · 31%
New Market Road
4.27 mi · 4%
Timber Way
1.22 mi · 1%
West Lee Highway
0.91 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 East

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 58m from Broadway
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broadway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broadway to Arlington?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Broadway and 57.5 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Broadway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Petersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petersburg.

RAIL

Culpeper station

49 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

53 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

54 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.95 km).

Broadway

#1 Broadway

Road in Manhattan, New York City

Population3,995
Coordinates38.6131700, -78.7989100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-78.798916, 38.613159)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $16.08
Round trip
$32.16
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.08 $32.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.98 $35.96
Premium $4.78 $19.40 $38.80
Diesel $5.62 $22.83 $45.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Arlington. The current time is 08:34:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.