How far is Leesburg, VA from Dumfries, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Dumfries, VA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.96 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.93 mi
64.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.93 mi
Kilometers
64.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.4 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dumfries
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Dumfries
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Haymarket
VA

Street in the St.

From Leesburg
25 mi
00h 37m
To Dumfries
25 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Dumfries.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Dumfries.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South King Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street

  3. 3

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway

    51 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    1535 ft · 39 sec · James Monroe Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway

    25 m · 1 sec · James Monroe Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 66 East: Washington

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Batestown Road

    2378 ft · 1 min · Batestown Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    110 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Liberty Lane

    55 m · 8 sec · Liberty Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Dumfries.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
13.4 mi · 27%
James Monroe Highway
11.7 mi · 23%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 17%
James Madison Highway
8.08 mi · 16%
I 66 East
3.79 mi · 8%
South King Street
2.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dumfries Road

Continue on Dumfries Road

13.4 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haymarket
00h 37m from Leesburg
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Dumfries.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Dumfries?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Haymarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Leesburg and 25 miles from Dumfries.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Dumfries.

Stop Ideas Near Haymarket

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 Haymarket and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Manassas , VA
9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Parking lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 9.1 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 Haymarket.

RAIL

Manassas station

16 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

29 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

38 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

38 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Dumfries. Straight-line distance: 39.93 mi (64.26 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
Dumfries

#2 Dumfries

Town in Scotland

Population6,106
Coordinates38.5676200, -77.3280400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Dumfries (-77.32804, 38.56762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.78 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.62 $9.90 $19.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Dumfries. The current time is 06:53:24.

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.