How far is Leesburg, VA from Hopewell, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.21 mi
03h 04m
Flight
126.05 mi
202.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.05 mi
Kilometers
202.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.21 mi
Kilometers
240.13 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-15T02:02
Arrive Hopewell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
74.6 mi
01h 32m
To Hopewell
74.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass

    1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Randolph Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Randolph Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 50%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 18%
Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 8%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 6%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 5%
Sully Road
4.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 32m from Leesburg
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Leesburg and 74.6 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fredericksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 126.05 mi (202.85 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
Hopewell

#2 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,378
Coordinates37.3043200, -77.2872000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Hopewell (-77.2872, 37.30432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.78 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.62 $29.58 $59.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Hopewell. The current time is 02:02:26.

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.