Origin
McLean, VA
Late night in McLean on Friday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
20m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLean, VA
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Baileys Crossroads, VA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Dominion Drive, 1st Place, Old Chesterbrook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 7.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Dominion Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is easy. At 20m 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 McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Drive | — | — |
| 1st Place | — | — |
| Old Chesterbrook Road | — | — |
| Birch Road | — | — |
| Kirby Road | — | — |
| Powhatan Street | — | — |
| Williamsburg Boulevard | — | — |
| North Sycamore Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Dominion Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean, VA and Baileys Crossroads, VA.
1
Start on Elm Street
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left
128 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn left onto Old Dominion Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Dominion Drive
4
Turn right onto 1st Place
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
1st Place
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Chesterbrook Road
423 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Chesterbrook Road
6
Turn right onto Birch Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Road
7
Turn right onto Kirby Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kirby Road
8
Turn left onto Powhatan Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Powhatan Street
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Williamsburg Boulevard
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Williamsburg Boulevard
10
Continue on North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sycamore Street
11
Continue on North Roosevelt Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Roosevelt Street
12
Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Wilson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Wilson Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto Arlington Boulevard Service Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arlington Boulevard Service Road
15
Turn sharp left onto Leesburg Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Leesburg Pike
16
Turn slight right onto VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
17
Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
Columbia Pike
18
Continue on Columbia Pike
433 ft
·
18 sec
·
Columbia Pike
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Baileys Crossroads, VA
Late night in Baileys Crossroads on Friday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
20m 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 McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Dominion Drive, 1st Place, Old Chesterbrook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from McLean, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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 McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is easy. At 20m 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 McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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