How far is Highland Springs, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Highland Springs, VA to McLean, VA is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Springs and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Springs and McLean.
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Start on South Holly Avenue
9 m · 5 sec · South Holly Avenue
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Turn right onto East Nine Mile Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Nine Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Airport Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Airport Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 295: Charlottesville, Washington
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
2182 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 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 Highland Springs 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs to McLean?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Highland Springs and 57 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Highland Springs and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Springs and McLean. Straight-line distance: 96.27 mi (154.93 km).
#1 Highland Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 15,711 |
| Coordinates | 37.5459800, -77.3277600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.92 | $31.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.80 | $35.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
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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