How far is McLean, VA from Buckhall, VA?

The driving distance from McLean, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.89 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.89 mi
Kilometers
43.27 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in McLean
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 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 Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Fairfax
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From McLean
13.4 mi
00h 22m
To Buckhall
13.5 mi
00h 22m

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
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 5 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal

    1998 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on VA 28 South: Centerville

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    2702 ft · 51 sec · Sully Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Centreville Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Liberia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
12.1 mi · 45%
Centreville Road
5.5 mi · 20%
Capital Beltway
2.06 mi · 8%
Dolley Madison Boulevard
2.04 mi · 8%
Liberia Avenue
1.75 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 22m from McLean
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving McLean and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 13.4 miles from McLean and 13.5 miles from Buckhall.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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 Fairfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 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 8.8 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burke Centre

5 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

17 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Manassas station

18 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 km).

McLean

#1 McLean

A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: McLean (-77.17748, 38.93428)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.76 $7.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.78 $4.54 $9.08
Diesel $5.62 $5.34 $10.69

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 Buckhall. The current time is 04:10:25.

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.