U.S. Route 50 in Virginia

U.S. Route 50 (US 50) is a transcontinental highway which stretches from Ocean City, Maryland to West Sacramento, California. In the U.S. state of Virginia, US 50 extends 86 miles (138 km) from the border with Washington, D.C. at a Potomac River crossing at Rosslyn in Arlington County to the West Virginia state line near Gore in Frederick County.

U.S. Route 50

US 50 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by VDOT
Length85.96 mi (138.34 km)
Existed1926–present
Major junctions
West end US 50 at West Virginia border near Capon Bridge, WV
Major intersections
East end I-66 / US 50 at Washington, D.C. border in Arlington
Location
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountiesFrederick, City of Winchester, Clarke, Fauquier, Loudoun, Fairfax, City of Fairfax, Arlington
Highway system
SR 49 SR 51
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