Origin
McLean, VA
Late night in McLean on Friday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from McLean, VA to Linton Hall, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Linton Hall, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McLean, VA to Linton Hall, VA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 66. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from McLean, VA to Linton Hall, VA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beverly Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beverly Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beverly Road
Turn left onto Beverly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
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 49
Toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
9
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 49
Toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47B-A
Toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas,...
9
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 234 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward VA 234 North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McLean, VA and Linton Hall, VA, road signs point toward Front Royal and Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Front Royal
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
Manassas National Battlefield Park
22.7 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| Balls Ford Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Dolley Madison Boulevard | 2 mi | 4m |
| Devlin Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sudley Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Dominion Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 17.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean, VA and Linton Hall, VA.
1
Start on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto Beverly Road
365 ft
·
15 sec
·
Beverly Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto VA 309
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Old Dominion Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto VA 123
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dolley Madison Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 495 South
6
Merge onto I 495
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 49
Toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 49
Toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 66
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 66
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 47B-A
Toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 47B
Toward VA 234 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto VA 234
366 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sudley Road
13
Continue on VA 234 BUS
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sudley Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight right
172 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto SR 621
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Balls Ford Road
16
Continue on SR 621
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Devlin Road
17
Continue on SR 621
448 ft
·
15 sec
·
Devlin Road
18
Arrive at destination
SR 621
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Linton Hall, VA
Late night in Linton Hall on Friday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Linton Hall, VA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.41 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 12 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beverly Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McLean, VA and Linton Hall, VA, road signs point toward Front Royal and Manassas National Battlefield Park.
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