How far is McLean, VA from Huntington, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Huntington, VA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Huntington.
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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
15.1 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2650 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road
698 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Huntington Avenue
2151 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Huntington Avenue
2915 ft · 2 min · Huntington Avenue
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Turn right onto Blaine Drive
606 ft · 29 sec · Blaine Drive
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Turn right onto Fairview Terrace
4 m · 1 sec · Fairview Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Huntington.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Clear leaving McLean and Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Huntington?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 9.8 miles from McLean and 9.9 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around McLean and Sunny near Huntington.
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 Huntington. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.29 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
Huntington is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7923400, -77.0708100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-77.07081, 38.79234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.87 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
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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