How far is Short Pump, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Short Pump, VA to McLean, VA is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Short Pump and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Short Pump and McLean.
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Start on Pump Road
588 ft · 20 sec · Pump Road
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Continue on Pump Road
1003 ft · 34 sec · Pump Road
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
1122 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3162 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Richmond, Washington
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 1 North: Richmond, Washington
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Richmond, Washington
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 95 North: Washington
577 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 11 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 Short Pump and McLean.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
47 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Short Pump and Clear near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Short Pump to McLean?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Short Pump and 55.6 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.18 one way or $30.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Short Pump and Clear near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Short Pump and McLean. Straight-line distance: 91.79 mi (147.72 km).
#1 Short Pump
Short Pump is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6504200, -77.6124900 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: Elm Street (-77.177466, 38.934287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.87 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $24.17 | $48.35 |
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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