How far is Oakland, MD from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Oakland, MD to McLean, VA is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and McLean.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Alder Street
89 m · 15 sec · East Alder Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
105 m · 21 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
2473 ft · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn straight onto Maryland Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway
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Turn right onto Paul Street
952 ft · 23 sec · Paul Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
834 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Lothian Street
1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street
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Continue on Gorman Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp right
756 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 18 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn left onto Corridor H
49 mi · 57 min · Corridor H
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue on John Marshall Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway
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Take the exit left
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
21.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
2182 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
2534 ft · 1 min · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
31 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and McLean.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corridor H
Turn left onto Corridor H
49 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to McLean?
The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Oakland and 83.3 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Culpeper station
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and McLean. Straight-line distance: 123.81 mi (199.25 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.4078700, -79.4067100 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLean (-77.17748, 38.93428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $4.09 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.08 | $58.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.10 | $70.21 |
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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