How far is McLean, VA from Annandale, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Annandale, VA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Annandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Annandale.
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Start on Elm Street
672 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Beverly Road
111 m · 15 sec · Beverly Road
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
1671 ft · 49 sec · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn left onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Fairfax, Annandale
705 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 236 East: Little River Turnpike, Annandale
1492 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 236 East: Annandale
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Little River Turnpike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Annandale.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5.81 mi · 00h 07m
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 McLean and Mostly Sunny near Annandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Annandale?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Dunn Loring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from McLean and 5.3 miles from Annandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McLean and Mostly Sunny near Annandale.
Stop Ideas Near Dunn Loring
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
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunn Loring.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.67 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Annandale
Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes
| Population | 41,008 |
| Coordinates | 38.8303900, -77.1963700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Annandale (-77.19637, 38.83039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
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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