How far is Falls Church, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Falls Church, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls Church and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls Church and Leesburg.
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Start on North Washington Street
119 m · 18 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
3109 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on Langston Boulevard
929 ft · 38 sec · Langston Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
879 ft · 25 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 66 West: Front Royal, Dulles Airport
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg
702 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 27 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on East Market Street
3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls Church and Leesburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Leesburg Pike
Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Falls Church and Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls Church to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Falls Church and 19.1 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Falls Church and Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Reston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Fairfax City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Herndon Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reston.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls Church and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).
#1 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,631 |
| Coordinates | 38.8823300, -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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