How far is Leesburg, VA from Dale City, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Dale City, VA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 01h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Dale City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Dale City.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street
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Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Sully Road
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Continue on Centreville Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road
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Turn left onto Liberia Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue
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Turn left onto Prince William Parkway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
749 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway
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Turn right onto Minnieville Road
3129 ft · 1 min · Minnieville Road
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Turn left onto Hereford Road
1506 ft · 47 sec · Hereford Road
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Turn left onto Forestdale Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Forestdale Avenue
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Turn left onto North Beaumont Road
686 ft · 26 sec · North Beaumont Road
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Turn right onto Benton Street
1400 ft · 50 sec · Benton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brook Drive
980 ft · 41 sec · Brook Drive
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Turn left onto Bayfield Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Bayfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Dale City.
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.
Dulles Greenway
Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Dale City?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Leesburg and 22.2 miles from Dale City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale City.
Stop Ideas Near Centreville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centreville.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Dale City. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.53 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 Dale City
Census designated place
| Population | 65,969 |
| Coordinates | 38.6370600, -77.3110900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale City (-77.31109, 38.63706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
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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