How far is Falls Church, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Falls Church, VA to McLean, VA is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls Church and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls Church and McLean.
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Start on North Washington Street
9 m · 4 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
939 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Little Falls Street
1152 ft · 56 sec · Little Falls Street
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Turn left onto Great Falls Street
2 mi · 5 min · Great Falls Street
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Turn right onto Lemon Road
2372 ft · 2 min · Lemon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westmoreland Street
1 mi · 2 min · Westmoreland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chain Bridge Road
2627 ft · 2 min · Chain Bridge Road
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Turn slight 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 Falls Church 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.
Great Falls Street
Turn left onto Great Falls Street
1.95 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Falls Church and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls Church to McLean?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Pimmit Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Falls Church and 3.9 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Falls Church and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Pimmit Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pimmit Hills.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls Church and McLean. Straight-line distance: 3.6 mi (5.8 km).
#1 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,631 |
| Coordinates | 38.8823300, -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
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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