How far is Groveton, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Groveton, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.94 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.24 mi
56.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.24 mi
Kilometers
56.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.94 mi
Kilometers
69.11 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveton
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Leesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tysons Corner
VA

Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From Groveton
21.4 mi
00h 32m
To Leesburg
21.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Groveton and Leesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Groveton and Leesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Clayborne Avenue

    128 m · 18 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Richmond Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1624 ft · 39 sec · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Leesburg Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveton and Leesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 42%
Capital Beltway
12.5 mi · 29%
Capital Beltway (Local)
3.65 mi · 9%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 7%
Dulles Toll Road
1.49 mi · 3%
North Kings Highway
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tysons Corner
00h 32m from Groveton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Groveton 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 Groveton to Leesburg?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 21.4 miles from Groveton and 21.5 miles from Leesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Groveton 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tysons Corner and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
Alexandria City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Alexandria City Hall

Alexandria , VA
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rating 4.4/5 55 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tysons Corner.

RAIL

Burke Centre

15 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

20 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveton and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 35.24 mi (56.71 km).

Groveton

#1 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Leesburg

#2 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Groveton (-77.0847, 38.76734)
End: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.78 $7.26 $14.53
Diesel $5.62 $8.55 $17.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveton and Leesburg. The current time is 23:31:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.