This page delivers traffic analytics for Arlington County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Arlington County, Virginia among 244 road miles divided in 8,058 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 160 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,743
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.9 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
16.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$154,129
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,743 vehicles per day in Arlington County, Virginia that results in 2,258,171 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈824 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 7,743 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Arlington carries 45% more traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,258,171 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈824 million per year), about 1.0% of Virginia's statewide total. At 34.9 minutes, the average travel time is 10% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 2% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 16.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Arlington carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Virginia. 79% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Arlington's 34.9 minutes.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
16,294
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.4 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
27.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$148,275
A significant volume of traffic in Arlington County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,294 vehicles per day, 130% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,099 vehicles per day. That average covers 65 highway road miles divided in 565 segments (average segment length 604 ft), together carrying 1,121,987 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈410 million per year). 70% of counties in Virginia move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 6.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 6.8%, highway truck share is 48% lower than the state average, marking Arlington as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Arlington's highway truck share (6.8%) is higher than 3% of counties in Virginia. Arlington's highway truck count is higher than 46% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 1,115 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,099
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
15.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$156,950
The non-highway road network in Arlington County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,099 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,294 vehicles per day. That average covers 179 non-highway road miles divided in 7,493 segments (average segment length 126 ft), together carrying 1,136,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈415 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 17% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.5% is in line with the state level. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 79% of counties in Virginia. Arlington's average driver income exceeds 98% of counties in Virginia. The driver population here skews older than 2% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 44% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Arlington County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Arlington
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,743
5,349
+44.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.3%
9.6%
-34.6%
Truck % (Highway)
6.8%
13.1%
-47.8%
Avg. Travel Time
34.9 min
31.7 min
+10.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,743 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Arlington carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Virginia, averaging 7,743 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Arlington roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $154,129 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 44% above the daily average.
Approximately 54% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Arlington County, Virginia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 6.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 6.8% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
