How far is McLean, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Fredericksburg.
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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
33.4 mi · 39 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8900: Stafford Airport
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8900
96 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Centreport Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centreport Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Emancipation Highway
2287 ft · 53 sec · Emancipation Highway
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Turn left onto Fall Hill Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Fall Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Prince Edward Street
2301 ft · 1 min · Prince Edward Street
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Turn left onto William Street
660 ft · 27 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto Princess Anne Street
17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Fredericksburg.
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
33.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving McLean and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Dale City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from McLean and 26.9 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McLean and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dale City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Manassas Commissioner-Revenue
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dale City.
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Quantico
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 46.21 mi (74.36 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
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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