How far is Hopewell, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopewell and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and Leesburg.
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Start on Creels Lane
19 m · 9 sec · Creels Lane
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Turn left onto Hopewell Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road
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Continue on Waterfall Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Waterfall Road
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Turn left onto James Madison Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
35 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1531 ft · 37 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
55 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on South King Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
69 m · 8 sec · 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 Hopewell 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.
James Monroe Highway
Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
9.09 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hopewell 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 Hopewell to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Middleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Hopewell and 11.8 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hopewell and Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Middleburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Leesburg Town Hall
Town Hall Pool
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleburg.
Manassas station
Harpers Ferry
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).
#1 Hopewell
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 38.8731700, -77.7194400 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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