Distance from Arlington, VA to Washington, D.C.

Arlington, Virginia lies directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

• Straight-line (White House to Rosslyn): ~5 miles (8 km).
• Driving (typical route): 3–6 miles, 10–20 minutes depending on bridge (Key, Roosevelt, 14th St, Memorial).
• Metro: 5–10 minutes (Orange/Silver/Blue/Yellow lines).
• Walking: 30–45 minutes via bridges.

Arlington is functionally part of the D.C. metro area; many "D.C." landmarks (Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, Reagan National Airport) are actually in Arlington.