How far is McLean, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between McLean and Charlottesville is 94.06 miles (151.37 km).
Flight distance from McLean, VA to Charlottesville, VA is 94.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from McLean to Charlottesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from McLean, Virginia to Charlottesville, Virginia is: 111.14 miles (178.86 km) by car.
Driving from McLean to Charlottesville will take approximately 02 hours 05 minutes.
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. McLean is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean Historical Society and the McLean Community Center.
| Population | 48115 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°56'3"N 77°10'39"W |
| Latitude | 38.9342800 |
| Longitude | -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
| Population | 46950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.0293100 |
| Longitude | -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charlottesville: (-78.476567,38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time Between McLean and Charlottesville
The distance between McLean and Charlottesville is 179 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between McLean and Charlottesville. The current time is 15:04:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.85 liters (3.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McLean and Charlottesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McLean to Charlottesville is $13.02 (diesel $16.83).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.02 | $14.76 | $16.14 | $16.83 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McLean and Charlottesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to McLean 21.66 miles (35 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to McLean 14.15 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to McLean 198.21 miles (319 km)
