How far is McLean, VA from Franconia, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Franconia, VA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Franconia.
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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 right to continue on SR 644 West: Springfield
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 644 East: Franconia Road, Franconia
1787 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right onto Franconia Road
2 mi · 4 min · Franconia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franconia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Franconia.
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
9.74 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving McLean and Sunny near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Franconia?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Annandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from McLean and 8.2 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLean and Sunny near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Annandale
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 Annandale.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Lorton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 10.65 mi (17.14 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Census designated place
| Population | 18,245 |
| Coordinates | 38.7820600, -77.1463700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-77.14637, 38.78206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.96 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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