How far is Fort Hunt, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Fort Hunt, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Hunt and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hunt and Leesburg.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Collingwood Road
139 m · 23 sec · Collingwood Road
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Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Fort Hunt Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
762 ft · 19 sec · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Baltimore, Richmond
815 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
1.1 mi · 1 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 Fort Hunt 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Hunt and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Fort Hunt to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tysons Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Fort Hunt and 23.2 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Hunt and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tysons Corner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tysons Corner.
Burke Centre
Union Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hunt and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 km).
#1 Fort Hunt
Census designated place
| Population | 16,045 |
| Coordinates | 38.7328900, -77.0580300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
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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