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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.82 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.89 mi
44.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.89 mi
Kilometers
44.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.82 mi
Kilometers
51.21 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annandale
Sat, Apr 11, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Sat, Apr 11, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-11T18:18
Arrive Annandale
Sat, Apr 11, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
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
Reston
VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
15.9 mi
00h 25m
To Annandale
15.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    73 m · 8 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike

    12.9 mi · 20 min · Leesburg Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    945 ft · 14 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Fairfax, Annandale

    705 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 236 East: Little River Turnpike, Annandale

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 236 East: Annandale

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Little River Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
18.3 mi · 58%
Capital Beltway
6.14 mi · 19%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 9%
Dulles Toll Road
1.38 mi · 4%
Little River Turnpike
1.24 mi · 4%
I 495 South
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reston
00h 25m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Reston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Fairfax City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Fairfax City Hall

Fairfax , VA
10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 11.4 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 Reston.

RAIL

Burke Centre

19 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Manassas station

27 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.88 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

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

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Annandale

#2 Annandale

Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes

Population41,008
Coordinates38.8303900, -77.1963700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Annandale (-77.19637, 38.83039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Annandale. The current time is 18:18:40.

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.