How far is Herndon, VA from Donna Lee Gardens, VA?
The driving distance from Herndon, VA to Donna Lee Gardens, VA is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herndon and Donna Lee Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herndon and Donna Lee Gardens.
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Start on Spring Street
2204 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Buren Street
85 m · 13 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Take the ramp straight toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
1169 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
1227 ft · 32 sec · Fairfax County Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 East: Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 7 East: Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
3.9 mi · 9 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn right onto Shreve Road
2350 ft · 60 sec · Shreve Road
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Turn left onto Buckelew Drive
919 ft · 45 sec · Buckelew Drive
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Turn left onto Allan Avenue
1629 ft · 1 min · Allan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
87 m · 16 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Woodley Place
1419 ft · 1 min · Woodley Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodley Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Herndon and Donna Lee Gardens.
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.
Dulles Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
6.76 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Herndon and Rain Showers Likely near Donna Lee Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Herndon to Donna Lee Gardens?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Wolf Trap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Herndon and 7.2 miles from Donna Lee Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Herndon and Rain Showers Likely near Donna Lee Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Wolf Trap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Trap.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herndon and Donna Lee Gardens. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).
#1 Herndon
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 24,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.9695500, -77.3861000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donna Lee Gardens
Donna Lee Gardens is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8817800, -77.1938700 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donna Lee Gardens (-77.19387, 38.88178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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