How far is Leesburg, VA from Sterling Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Sterling Valley, NY is about 389.2 miles (626.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.4 miles (477 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Sterling Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Sterling Valley.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 12 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North King Street
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
10 mi · 17 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North, I 70 West: Hagerstown, Gettysburg
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Gettysburg
1659 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
2218 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
175.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
1240 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Oswego Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Oswego Road
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Continue on West 1st Street South
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street South
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1856 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on State Route 3
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Fulton Street
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Continue on Church Street
2866 ft · 57 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 3
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 104 A
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 104 A
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Turn sharp left onto Mac Neil Road
84 m · 12 sec · Mac Neil Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mac Neil Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Sterling Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
175 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Cloudy near Sterling Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Sterling Valley?
The road trip is about 389.2 miles (626.4 km) and usually takes 08h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warrior Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Leesburg and 195 miles from Sterling Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.4 miles (477 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.8 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.87 one way or $105.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Cloudy near Sterling Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Warrior Run
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 Warrior Run.
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White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Sterling Valley. Straight-line distance: 296.42 mi (477.04 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 Sterling Valley
Situated in the northern portion of Cayuga County, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 289 feet as part of the Lake Ontario plain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3481200, -76.6305000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling Valley (-76.6305, 43.34812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $52.87 | $105.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $59.44 | $118.87 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $65.24 | $130.49 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $84.48 | $168.96 |
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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