How far is McLean, VA from Sugarland Run, VA?

The driving distance from McLean, VA to Sugarland Run, VA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.02 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.8 mi
20.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.8 mi
Kilometers
20.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugarland Run
Wed, Nov 11, 3:39 AM EST
Return by in McLean
Wed, Nov 11, 4:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLean
2026-11-11T03:12
Arrive Sugarland Run
Wed, Nov 11, 3:39 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McLean
10:00 PM EST
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
Wolf Trap
VA

Census designated place

From McLean
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Sugarland Run
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
67°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Sugarland Run.

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Dulles Airport

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Leesburg Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Augusta Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Augusta Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Seneca Ridge Drive

    1216 ft · 39 sec · Seneca Ridge Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cottage Road

    694 ft · 24 sec · South Cottage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Cottage Road

    2098 ft · 2 min · North Cottage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
9.22 mi · 61%
Dulles Toll Road
2.01 mi · 13%
Dolley Madison Boulevard
0.95 mi · 6%
Augusta Drive
0.82 mi · 5%
North Cottage Road
0.4 mi · 3%
Old Dominion Drive
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Pike

Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

9.22 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolf Trap
00h 13m from McLean
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McLean and Mostly Sunny near Sugarland Run.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McLean to Sugarland Run?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Wolf Trap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from McLean and 7.5 miles from Sugarland Run.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McLean and Mostly Sunny near Sugarland Run.

Stop Ideas Near Wolf Trap

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 Wolf Trap and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Fairfax City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Fairfax City Hall

Fairfax , VA
10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Trap.

RAIL

Burke Centre

16 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Rockville station

20 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

25 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Sugarland Run. Straight-line distance: 12.8 mi (20.6 km).

McLean

#1 McLean

A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Population48,115
Coordinates38.9342800, -77.1774800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sugarland Run

Sugarland Run is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0376100, -77.3752600
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: McLean (-77.17748, 38.93428)
End: Sugarland Run (-77.37526, 39.03761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.33 $2.29 $4.59
Premium $4.75 $2.52 $5.04
Diesel $6.15 $3.26 $6.52

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between McLean and Sugarland Run. The current time is 03:12:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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