How far is Leesburg, VA from Lake Ridge, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Lake Ridge, VA is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
42.96 mi
01h 07m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.14 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Ridge
Thu, Apr 16, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-16T22:47
Arrive Lake Ridge
Thu, Apr 16, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Chantilly
VA

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

From Leesburg
21.5 mi
00h 33m
To Lake Ridge
21.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Lake Ridge.

  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

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Sully Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Centreville Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Liberia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Prince William Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Antietam Road

    2073 ft · 1 min · Antietam Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodfern Court

    138 m · 20 sec · Woodfern Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodfern Court

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 27%
Sully Road
9.6 mi · 22%
Prince William Parkway
8.57 mi · 20%
Centreville Road
5.5 mi · 13%
Old Bridge Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Liberia Avenue
1.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chantilly
00h 33m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Lake Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Lake Ridge?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Chantilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Leesburg and 21.5 miles from Lake Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Lake Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Chantilly

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 Chantilly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 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 4.4 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Manassas station

16 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

16 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

28 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

31 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Lake Ridge. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 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
Lake Ridge

#2 Lake Ridge

Census designated place

Population41,058
Coordinates38.6878900, -77.2977600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Lake Ridge (-77.29776, 38.68789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.78 $7.26 $14.53
Diesel $5.62 $8.55 $17.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Lake Ridge. The current time is 22:47:25.

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.