How far is McLean, VA from Cherry Hill, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Cherry Hill, VA is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Cherry Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Cherry Hill.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
2615 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond
2034 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 21 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road
1 km · 1 min · Dumfries Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potomac Shores Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thoroughgood Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive
1376 ft · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard
120 m · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Cherry Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McLean and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Cherry Hill?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from McLean and 18 miles from Cherry Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McLean and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lorton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Alexandria Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorton.
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.26 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5698400, -77.2669300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Hill (-77.26693, 38.56984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.89 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
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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