How far is Broadlands, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to McLean, VA is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadlands and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadlands and McLean.
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Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive
36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
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Turn left onto Truro Parish Drive
661 ft · 19 sec · Truro Parish Drive
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Continue on Waxpool Road
2888 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road
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Turn right onto Demott Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive
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Turn left onto Mooreview Parkway
1193 ft · 31 sec · Mooreview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1960 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
2534 ft · 1 min · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
31 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadlands and McLean.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dulles Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
9.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Broadlands and Partly Cloudy near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broadlands to McLean?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Broadlands and 10.7 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broadlands and Partly Cloudy near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Reston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reston.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broadlands and McLean. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 km).
#1 Broadlands
Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181600, -77.5202700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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