How far is McLean, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between McLean and Alexandria is 11.37 miles (18.3 km).

Flight distance from McLean, VA to Alexandria, VA is 11.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from McLean, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 15.37 miles (24.74 km) by car.

Driving from McLean to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

#1 McLean

A city in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. McLean is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean Historical Society and the McLean Community Center.

Population	48115
GPS Coordinates	38°56'3"N 77°10'39"W
Latitude	38.9342800
Longitude	-77.1774800
Altitude	87
Country	United States

#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population	158726
GPS Coordinates	38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude	38.8048400
Longitude	-77.0469200
Altitude	12
Country	United States

Starting point in McLean: Elm Street (-77.177466,38.934287)
Ending point in Alexandria: South Washington Street (-77.04696,38.804845)

Estimated Travel Time Between McLean and Alexandria

The distance between McLean and Alexandria is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between McLean and Alexandria. The current time is 06:38:34.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.05 liters (0.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McLean and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McLean to Alexandria is $1.8 (diesel $2.33).

Virginia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.32	$3.76	$4.12	$4.29
Total	$1.8	$2.04	$2.23	$2.33

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McLean and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.