McLean, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, McLean, VA is a local road trip base with 33 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 85 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from McLean, VA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

census-designated place and unincorporated community in Virginia, United States

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Trip Routes

33

Longest Drive

257.6 mi

Christiansburg, VA

Quickest Drive

14m

Merrifield, VA

Plan Around McLean, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if McLean, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

South Suffolk, VA to McLean, VA 199.4 mi · 4h 2m Chesapeake, VA to McLean, VA 196.9 mi · 3h 57m Norfolk, VA to McLean, VA 194.9 mi · 3h 53m Hampton, VA to McLean, VA 178.6 mi · 3h 28m

Continue From McLean, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

McLean, VA to Christiansburg, VA 257.6 mi · 4h 52m McLean, VA to Portsmouth, VA 199.7 mi · 3h 56m McLean, VA to Richmond, VA 107.3 mi · 2h 11m McLean, VA to East Highland Park, VA 106.8 mi · 2h 11m

Trips from McLean, VA

McLean, VA to Christiansburg, VA

257.6 mi 4h 52m

McLean, VA to Portsmouth, VA

199.7 mi 3h 56m

McLean, VA to Richmond, VA

107.3 mi 2h 11m

McLean, VA to East Highland Park, VA

106.8 mi 2h 11m

McLean, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

24.8 mi 38m

McLean, VA to Ashburn, VA

21.7 mi 34m

McLean, VA to Broadlands, VA

21.3 mi 31m

McLean, VA to Fairfax Station, VA

15.5 mi 28m

McLean, VA to Merrifield, VA

7.7 mi 14m

Driving from McLean, VA

The typical drive from McLean, VA covers about 85 miles and takes around 1h 44m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 258 miles (4h 52m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from McLean, VA include Christiansburg, VA (257.6 mi, 4h 52m), Portsmouth, VA (199.7 mi, 3h 56m), Richmond, VA (107.3 mi, 2h 11m), East Highland Park, VA (106.8 mi, 2h 11m), and Fort Hunt, VA (24.8 mi, 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 85-mile trip from McLean, VA, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving McLean, VA and 24 routes heading into McLean, VA, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 258 miles.

The longest mapped route from McLean, VA covers 258 miles and takes approximately 4h 52m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from McLean, VA runs about 85 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 85-mile trip from McLean, VA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from McLean, VA include Christiansburg, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Richmond, VA and East Highland Park, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.