How far is Lowes Island, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Lowes Island, VA to McLean, VA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowes Island and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowes Island and McLean.
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Start on Center Brook Square
589 ft · 28 sec · Center Brook Square
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Turn left onto Potomac Landing Terrace
706 ft · 24 sec · Potomac Landing Terrace
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Turn slight right onto Dunkirk Square
534 ft · 21 sec · Dunkirk Square
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowes Island Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Lowes Island Boulevard
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Turn left onto Algonkian Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Algonkian Parkway
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Continue on Fairfax County Parkway
119 m · 14 sec · Fairfax County Parkway
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Turn left onto VA 7 East
1229 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
8.2 mi · 12 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
945 ft · 14 sec · 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 Lowes Island 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.
Leesburg Pike
Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
8.17 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lowes Island 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 Lowes Island to McLean?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Wolf Trap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Lowes Island and 8.9 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lowes Island and Partly Cloudy near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Wolf Trap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Fairfax City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Trap.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowes Island and McLean. Straight-line distance: 12.78 mi (20.56 km).
#1 Lowes Island
Lowes Island is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0598300, -77.3522100 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
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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