Origin
Linton Hall, VA
Late night in Linton Hall on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linton Hall, VA to McLean, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linton Hall, VA
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McLean, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Linton Hall, VA to McLean, VA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 66, Balls Ford Road, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on I 66. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 27.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 66 and Balls Ford Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 66.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 66 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 66 and Balls Ford Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 66 East, I 66 Toll East Express Lanes: Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 66 East, I 66 Toll East Express Lanes:...
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 66 East: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 66 East: Washington
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 66
Merge onto I 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64B
Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward VA 123 North: McLean
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46B
Toward VA 123 North: McLean
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Linton Hall, VA to McLean, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
22 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Balls Ford Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Dolley Madison Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Devlin Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Dominion Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sudley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 16.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linton Hall, VA and McLean, VA.
1
Start on SR 621
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Devlin Road
2
Continue on SR 621
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Balls Ford Road
3
Turn left onto VA 234 BUS
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sudley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 66 East, I 66 Toll East Express Lanes: Washington
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 66 East: Washington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 66
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 66
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 64B
Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46B
Toward VA 123 North: McLean
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto VA 123
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dolley Madison Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto VA 309
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dominion Drive
Use the right lane.
12
Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
13
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in McLean on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Linton Hall, VA to McLean, VA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 66, Balls Ford Road, Capital Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Linton Hall, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Linton Hall, VA to McLean, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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