How far is McLean, VA from Lincolnia, VA?

The driving distance from McLean, VA to Lincolnia, VA is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.68 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.21 mi
13.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.21 mi
Kilometers
13.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.68 mi
Kilometers
22.02 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in McLean
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLean
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Lincolnia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McLean
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Merrifield
VA

Census designated place

From McLean
6.8 mi
00h 12m
To Lincolnia
6.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Lincolnia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Lincolnia.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beverly Road

    111 m · 15 sec · Beverly Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive

    1671 ft · 49 sec · Old Dominion Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dolley Madison Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Fairfax, Annandale

    705 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 236 East: Little River Turnpike, Annandale

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 236 East: Annandale

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Little River Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Little River Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Little River Turnpike Service Road

    83 m · 19 sec · Little River Turnpike Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beauregard Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Beauregard Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    26 m · 9 sec · Little River Turnpike

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Lincolnia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
5.81 mi · 42%
Little River Turnpike
4.29 mi · 31%
Dolley Madison Boulevard
2.04 mi · 15%
VA 236 East
0.51 mi · 4%
I 495 South
0.32 mi · 2%
Old Dominion Drive
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

5.81 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrifield
00h 12m from McLean
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving McLean and Rain Showers near Lincolnia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McLean to Lincolnia?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Merrifield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from McLean and 6.8 miles from Lincolnia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around McLean and Rain Showers near Lincolnia.

Stop Ideas Near Merrifield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Merrifield and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrifield.

RAIL

Burke Centre

11 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

19 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Lincolnia. Straight-line distance: 8.21 mi (13.22 km).

McLean

#1 McLean

A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Population48,115
Coordinates38.9342800, -77.1774800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Lincolnia

#2 Lincolnia

Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population22,855
Coordinates38.8184500, -77.1433100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: McLean (-77.17748, 38.93428)
End: Lincolnia (-77.14331, 38.81845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.90
Round trip
$3.80
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.90 $3.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.78 $2.29 $4.59
Diesel $5.62 $2.70 $5.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McLean and Lincolnia. The current time is 02:39:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.