How far is Leesburg, VA from Fort Hunt, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
46.06 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.92 mi
61.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.12 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hunt
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-18T01:59
Arrive Fort Hunt
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Tysons Corner
VA

Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
23 mi
00h 35m
To Fort Hunt
23.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Fort Hunt.

  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

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

    969 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Fort Belvoir

    802 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    105 m · 7 sec · Richmond Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway

    570 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Fort Hunt Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Collingwood Road

    139 m · 20 sec · Collingwood Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    76 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
18.3 mi · 40%
Capital Beltway
15.4 mi · 33%
Fort Hunt Road
4.28 mi · 9%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 4%
Dulles Toll Road
1.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tysons Corner
00h 35m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hunt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Fort Hunt?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Tysons Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Leesburg and 23.1 miles from Fort Hunt.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 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 Fort Hunt.

Stop Ideas Near Tysons Corner

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 Tysons Corner and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tysons Corner.

RAIL

Burke Centre

15 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

20 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Fort Hunt. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 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
Fort Hunt

#2 Fort Hunt

Census designated place

Population16,045
Coordinates38.7328900, -77.0580300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Fort Hunt (-77.05803, 38.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.78 $7.74 $15.48
Diesel $5.62 $9.11 $18.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Fort Hunt. The current time is 01:59:02.

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.