How far is McLean, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between McLean and Arlington is 5.39 miles (8.67 km).

Flight distance from McLean, VA to Arlington, VA is 5.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from McLean, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 9.49 miles (15.27 km) by car.

Driving from McLean to Arlington will take approximately 00 hours 16 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 Arlington

A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Population	229164
GPS Coordinates	38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W
Latitude	38.8810100
Longitude	-77.1042800
Altitude	71
Country	United States

Starting point in McLean: Elm Street (-77.177466,38.934287)
Ending point in Arlington: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347,38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time Between McLean and Arlington

The distance between McLean and Arlington is 15 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 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 Arlington. The current time is 05:57:59.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.27 liters (0.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McLean and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McLean to Arlington is $1.11 (diesel $1.44).

Virginia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.32	$3.76	$4.12	$4.29
Total	$1.11	$1.26	$1.38	$1.44

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 Arlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.