How far is Leesburg, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Baileys Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Baileys Crossroads.
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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
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, VA 237: Langston Boulevard, Washington Boulevard
1293 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1719 ft · 53 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
1947 ft · 60 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Continue on North Roosevelt Street
1562 ft · 46 sec · North Roosevelt Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
1844 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wilson Boulevard
928 ft · 28 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Arlington Boulevard Service Road
66 m · 6 sec · Arlington Boulevard Service Road
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Turn sharp left onto Leesburg Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn slight right onto VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
736 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
117 m · 12 sec · Columbia Pike
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Continue on Columbia Pike
132 m · 18 sec · Columbia Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Baileys Crossroads.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Baileys Crossroads?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 16 miles from Leesburg and 16 miles from Baileys Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.
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 Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.71 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 Baileys Crossroads
Census designated place
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 38.8503900, -77.1297000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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