How far is Dale City, VA from McLean, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dale City and McLean is 21.76 miles (35.02 km).

Flight distance from Dale City, VA to McLean, VA is 21.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dale City, Virginia to McLean, Virginia is: 28.98 miles (46.63 km) by car.

Driving from Dale City to McLean will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Dale City

Census designated place

Population 65969
GPS Coordinates 38°38'13"N 77°18'40"W
Latitude 38.6370600
Longitude -77.3110900
Altitude 70
Country United States
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#2 McLean

A city in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. McLean is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean Historical Society and the McLean Community Center.

Population 48115
GPS Coordinates 38°56'3"N 77°10'39"W
Latitude 38.9342800
Longitude -77.1774800
Altitude 87
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Dale City and McLean

The distance between Dale City and McLean is 47 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Dale City and McLean. The current time is 18:44:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.87 liters (1.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dale City and McLean.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dale City to McLean is $3.39 (diesel $4.39).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $3.39 $3.85 $4.21 $4.39

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dale City and McLean (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Dale City 23.84 miles (38 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Dale City 26.61 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Dale City 91.28 miles (147 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Dale City 178.56 miles (287 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Dale City 153.9 miles (248 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Dale City 120.14 miles (193 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Dale City 164.39 miles (265 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Dale City 146.41 miles (236 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Dale City 169.71 miles (273 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Dale City 175.33 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Dale City 81.81 miles (132 km)

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