How far is Leesburg, VA from Annandale, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Annandale, VA is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Annandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Annandale.
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Start on East Market Street
73 m · 8 sec · East Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
3 mi · 6 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
5.5 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike
12.9 mi · 20 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
945 ft · 14 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond
2767 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Fairfax, Annandale
705 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 236 East: Little River Turnpike, Annandale
1492 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 236 East: Annandale
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Little River Turnpike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Annandale.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike
12.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Annandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Annandale?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Reston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Leesburg and 15.9 miles from Annandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Annandale.
Stop Ideas Near Reston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Fairfax City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reston.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.88 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Annandale
Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes
| Population | 41,008 |
| Coordinates | 38.8303900, -77.1963700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Annandale (-77.19637, 38.83039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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