Origin
McLean, VA
Morning in McLean on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
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 Leesburg Pike, North Sycamore Street, Old Dominion Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Leesburg Pike. 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Leesburg Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 690 / Old Chesterbrook Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.1 miles (SR 3977 / Powhatan Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 690 / Old Chesterbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 690 / Old Chesterbrook Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 3977 / Powhatan Street
Turn left onto SR 3977 / Powhatan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Williamsburg Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Williamsburg Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Turn sharp left onto VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Sycamore Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Dominion Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Powhatan Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Birch Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Roosevelt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wilson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Leesburg Pike
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
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
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto VA 309
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Dominion Drive
4
Turn right onto 1st Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
1st Place
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 690
424 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Chesterbrook Road
6
Turn right onto Birch Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Road
7
Turn right onto SR 695
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kirby Road
8
Turn left onto SR 3977
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Powhatan Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto Williamsburg Boulevard
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Williamsburg Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sycamore Street
Use the straight lane.
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 SR 613
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Wilson Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto Arlington Boulevard Service Road
216 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arlington Boulevard Service Road
15
Turn sharp left onto VA 7
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Leesburg Pike
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
17
Turn straight onto VA 244
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
Columbia Pike
18
Continue on VA 244
431 ft
·
18 sec
·
Columbia Pike
19
Arrive at destination
VA 244
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
Morning in Baileys Crossroads on Friday
Local time
6:32 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 Leesburg Pike, North Sycamore Street, Old Dominion Drive. 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 690 / Old Chesterbrook Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.1 miles (SR 3977 / Powhatan Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McLean, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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