How far is Great Falls, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Great Falls, VA to McLean, VA is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and McLean.
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Start on Georgetown Pike
2 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Pike
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
5.8 mi · 12 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 Great Falls 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.
Old Dominion Drive
Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
5.75 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Great Falls and Mostly Cloudy near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to McLean?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Tysons Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Great Falls and 3.9 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Mostly Cloudy near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Tysons Corner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tysons Corner.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and McLean. Straight-line distance: 7.41 mi (11.93 km).
#1 Great Falls
Great Falls is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9981700, -77.2883200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
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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