How far is Leesburg, VA from Falls Church, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Falls Church, VA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Falls Church.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Falls Church.
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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 · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Langston Boulevard
159 m · 19 sec · Langston Boulevard
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Continue on North Washington Street
2691 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Falls Church.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Falls Church.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Falls Church?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Leesburg and 14.4 miles from Falls Church.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Falls Church.
Stop Ideas Near Reston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Fairfax City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Herndon Old Town Hall
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 Falls Church. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 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 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,631 |
| Coordinates | 38.8823300, -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls Church (-77.17109, 38.88233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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