Trip from McLean, VA to Buckhall, VA

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Drive Time

44m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

McLean, VA

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Buckhall, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

The drive from McLean, VA to Buckhall, VA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Beverly Road, Old Dominion Drive, Dolley Madison Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 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

13.4 miles from McLean, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Beverly 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 McLean, VA to Buckhall, VA is easy. At 44m 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 Buckhall, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Beverly Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Old Dominion Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dolley Madison Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 495 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capital Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 66 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
VA 28 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sully Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Beverly Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McLean, VA and Buckhall, VA.

Start on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto Beverly Road

364 ft · 15 sec · Beverly Road

Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Old Dominion Drive

Turn left onto Dolley Madison Boulevard

2.0 mi · 4 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 495 South

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal

Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal

Merge slight left

11 mi · 14 min

Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville

0.3 mi · 41 sec · VA 28 South: Centreville

Continue on VA 28 South: Centerville

0.2 mi · 32 sec · VA 28 South: Centerville

Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

0.2 mi · 25 sec · VA 28 South: Centreville

Merge slight left onto Sully Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Sully Road

Continue on Centreville Road

5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road

Turn left onto Liberia Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Prince William Parkway

Turn right onto Moore Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Moore Drive

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 13.4 miles from McLean, VA, or about 22m 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 26.9 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.4 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckhall, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving McLean, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 McLean, VA

This is one driving day of about 26.9 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McLean, 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 13.4 mi from McLean, VA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poolesville, MD

13 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

Poolesville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poolesville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.4 miles from McLean, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buckhall, VA

The final approach into Buckhall, 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 Buckhall, 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

$4.21 one way

$8.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$4.60	$9.20
premium	$4.70	$4.98	$9.96
diesel	$5.61	$5.94	$11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.1	$2.82	$1.29
Efficient EV	6.7	$2.35	$1.08
EV Truck/SUV	10.8	$3.77	$1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

McLean, VA

Morning in McLean on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buckhall, VA

Morning in Buckhall on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

44m 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 Buckhall, VA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Beverly Road, Old Dominion Drive, Dolley Madison Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.21 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 Buckhall, VA is easy. At 44m 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 Buckhall, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from McLean, VA to Buckhall, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.