How far is Hopewell, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.39 mi
02h 37m
Flight
126.05 mi
202.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.05 mi
Kilometers
202.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.39 mi
Kilometers
238.81 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-15T01:57
Arrive Leesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Hopewell
76.1 mi
01h 18m
To Leesburg
72.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Randolph Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

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

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  19. 19

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

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

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

    702 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Leesburg Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 58%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 18%
Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
10.5 mi · 7%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 2%
East Hundred Road
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

45.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 18m from Hopewell
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopewell and Partly 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 Hopewell to Leesburg?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Hopewell and 72.3 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopewell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fredericksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 126.05 mi (202.85 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,378
Coordinates37.3043200, -77.2872000
Altitude15
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: East Randolph Road (-77.287128, 37.304397)
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.82 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.64 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and Leesburg. The current time is 01:57:36.

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.