How far is Manassas Park, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas Park, VA to McLean, VA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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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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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas Park and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas Park and McLean.
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Start on Manassas Drive
9 m · 8 sec · Manassas Drive
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Turn left onto Denver Drive
1918 ft · 53 sec · Denver Drive
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Continue on Bull Run Road
655 ft · 20 sec · Bull Run Road
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Turn right onto Yorkshire Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · Yorkshire Lane
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Turn left onto Centreville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on Sully Road
2790 ft · 53 sec · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.2 mi · 2 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 Manassas Park 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.
I 66 East
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Manassas Park and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas Park to McLean?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Manassas Park and 11.2 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Manassas Park and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas Park and McLean. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).
#1 Manassas Park
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.7840000, -77.4697100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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