How far is McLean, VA from Grantsville, MD?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Grantsville, MD is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Grantsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Grantsville.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn slight right onto Balls Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Balls Hill Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Pike
122 m · 20 sec · Georgetown Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 North: Rockville
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on South Yoder Street
908 ft · 23 sec · South Yoder Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1820 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Grantsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 01h 09m
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 Sunny leaving McLean and Sunny near Grantsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Grantsville?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from McLean and 76.6 miles from Grantsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McLean and Sunny near Grantsville.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Spring.
Hagerstown, MD
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Grantsville. Straight-line distance: 117.87 mi (189.69 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grantsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 865 |
| Coordinates | 39.6950800, -79.1511400 |
| Altitude | 702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantsville (-79.15114, 39.69508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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