How far is Brandermill, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Brandermill, VA to McLean, VA is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandermill and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandermill and McLean.
-
1
Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Timber Ridge Road
113 m · 19 sec · Timber Ridge Road
-
3
Continue on East Timber Ridge Road
80 m · 17 sec · East Timber Ridge Road
-
4
Turn left onto Millridge Parkway
1471 ft · 44 sec · Millridge Parkway
-
5
Turn right onto Brandermill Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Old Hundred Road
74 m · 5 sec · South Old Hundred Road
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto South Old Hundred Road
3012 ft · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road
-
8
Continue on Charter Colony Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Charter Colony Parkway
-
9
Take the ramp slight right toward Richmond
804 ft · 12 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
9.6 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
-
13
Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk
153 m · 12 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
-
16
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
-
17
Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
-
18
Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
-
19
Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
22
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
2182 ft · 53 sec
-
25
Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
-
26
Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
2534 ft · 1 min · Old Dominion Drive
-
27
Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
31 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandermill and McLean.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brandermill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandermill to McLean?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Brandermill and 60.9 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandermill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandermill and McLean. Straight-line distance: 106.91 mi (172.06 km).
#1 Brandermill
Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4320900, -77.6497100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-77.177466, 38.934287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
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 · Apr 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.