How far is Leesburg, VA from Orange County, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Orange County, VA is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Orange County.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway
51 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1535 ft · 39 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway
25 m · 1 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
16.8 mi · 21 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522, VA 3: Culpeper, Fredericksburg
1221 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Germanna Highway
2585 ft · 1 min · Germanna Highway
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
14.1 mi · 19 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Constitution Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
1 mi · 3 min · Kendall Road
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Turn left onto Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 53 sec · Bickers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bickers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Orange County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Madison Highway
Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
16.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Orange County?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Leesburg and 38.6 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leesburg and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrenton.
Manassas station
Culpeper station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.26 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 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-78.01349, 38.24624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.14 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $12.65 | $25.29 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
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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