McLean Virginia Map

About McLean, Virginia

McLean is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 49,627. The population density is 782.1 people per km². McLean is located at 38.9343°N, 77.1775°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22046.

McLean unfolds as a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a verdant expanse where the mid-Atlantic’s humid breath softens the edges of ambition. It lies 3.0 miles north of West Falls Church, VA (from West Falls Church, VA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-north-west of Washington. Mature trees, oaks and maples mostly, stand sentinel along wide avenues, their canopies creating a dappled mosaic of shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc across the sky. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of wet earth and blooming azaleas, a subtle sweetness that speaks of cultivated beauty. Here, manicured lawns meet the quiet dignity of older neighborhoods, a graceful blend of established order and natural abundance. This corner of Fairfax County, once largely agricultural land, has transformed into a hub of commerce and innovation, its economic pulse driven by proximity to the nation's capital and a strong presence in technology and defense contracting. The legacy of its agrarian past is still visible in the occasional preserved farmhouse or the expansive green spaces that offer respite, but the character of McLean is now defined by its dynamic present. The quiet hum of activity is palpable, a sophisticated energy that emanates from its corporate campuses and the discerning tastes of its residents, a place where discerning minds gather and create, shaping the future from a foundation of enduring grace.

About This McLean Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McLean, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.934278, -77.17748. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McLean and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for McLean includes the ZIP code (22101), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McLean is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.