How far is McLean, VA from Manassas Park, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Manassas Park, VA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Manassas Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Manassas Park.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on VA 28 South: Centerville
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
2702 ft · 51 sec · Sully Road
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Continue on Centreville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Turn right onto Compton Road
98 m · 8 sec · Compton Road
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Continue on Ordway Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ordway Road
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Continue on Old Centreville Road
1727 ft · 1 min · Old Centreville Road
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Turn right onto Parkland Street
1963 ft · 1 min · Parkland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bull Run Road
1915 ft · 52 sec · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Denver Drive
1918 ft · 57 sec · Denver Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manassas Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Manassas Park.
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.
I 66 West
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McLean and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Manassas Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Manassas Park?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from McLean and 11.4 miles from Manassas Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around McLean and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Manassas Park.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Manassas Park. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manassas Park
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.7840000, -77.4697100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manassas Park (-77.46971, 38.784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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