How far is McLean, VA from Broadlands, VA?

The driving distance from McLean, VA to Broadlands, VA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.3 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.31 mi
31.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.3 mi
Kilometers
34.28 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in McLean
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLean
2026-04-15T04:10
Arrive Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McLean
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Reston
VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From McLean
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Broadlands
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Broadlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Broadlands.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beverly Road

    111 m · 15 sec · Beverly Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive

    1671 ft · 49 sec · Old Dominion Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dolley Madison Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Dulles Airport

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 772: Ashburn, Broadlands

    1447 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ashburn Village Boulevard

    1208 ft · 36 sec · Ashburn Village Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Mooreview Parkway

    902 ft · 22 sec · Mooreview Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Demott Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Waxpool Road

    2940 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Truro Parish Drive

    588 ft · 13 sec · Truro Parish Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Broadlands.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dulles Toll Road
12.2 mi · 57%
Dulles Greenway
5.29 mi · 25%
Dolley Madison Boulevard
0.95 mi · 4%
Demott Drive
0.72 mi · 3%
Waxpool Road
0.56 mi · 3%
Old Dominion Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dulles Toll Road

Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reston
00h 15m from McLean
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving McLean and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McLean to Broadlands?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 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?

Reston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from McLean and 10.7 miles from Broadlands.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McLean and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.

Stop Ideas Near Reston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Reston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reston.

RAIL

Burke Centre

19 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Manassas station

27 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Broadlands. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 km).

McLean

#1 McLean

A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Population48,115
Coordinates38.9342800, -77.1774800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: McLean (-77.17748, 38.93428)
End: Broadlands (-77.52027, 39.01816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.78 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.62 $4.22 $8.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McLean and Broadlands. The current time is 04:10:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.