Origin
Annandale, VA
Evening in Annandale on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annandale, VA
Ever Rayan
McLean, VA
Никита Кригер
Trip Overview
The drive from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA covers 10 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Backlick Road, Columbia Pike, Little River Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5 miles from Annandale, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Backlick Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Backlick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Little River Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 123 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dolley Madison Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Dominion Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Backlick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annandale, VA and McLean, VA.
1
Start on Little River Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Little River Turnpike
2
Turn left onto Backlick Road
374 ft
·
20 sec
·
Backlick Road
3
Turn left onto Columbia Pike
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Columbia Pike
4
Turn right onto Little River Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Little River Turnpike
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 495 North: Tysons Corner
6
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
VA 123 North: McLean
8
Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dolley Madison Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dominion Drive
10
Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5 miles from Annandale, VA, or about 8m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McLean, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Annandale, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Annandale, VA
This is one driving day of about 10 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Annandale, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5 mi from Annandale, VA · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5 miles from Annandale, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McLean, VA
The final approach into McLean, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McLean, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McLean, VA
Evening in McLean on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
5 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA covers 10 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Backlick Road, Columbia Pike, Little River Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Annandale, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Annandale, VA to McLean, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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