How far is Leesburg, VA from Strasburg, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Strasburg, VA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
53.42 mi
01h 13m
Flight
43.55 mi
70.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.55 mi
Kilometers
70.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.42 mi
Kilometers
85.97 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T07:35
Arrive Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Berryville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
26.7 mi
00h 36m
To Strasburg
26.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 7 West: Winchester

    875 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke

    1827 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Strasburg

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Valley Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on North Massanutten Street

    2653 ft · 2 min · North Massanutten Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Massanutten Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
17.1 mi · 32%
Leesburg Pike
15.5 mi · 29%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 25%
Berryville Pike
3.65 mi · 7%
Old Valley Pike
1.52 mi · 3%
East Market Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berryville
00h 36m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Strasburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Berryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Leesburg and 26.7 miles from Strasburg.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Strasburg.

Stop Ideas Near Berryville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berryville, 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 Berryville.

RAIL

Harpers Ferry

29 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

34 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

57 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Strasburg. Straight-line distance: 43.55 mi (70.09 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
Strasburg

#2 Strasburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population6,716
Coordinates38.9887200, -78.3586200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Strasburg (-78.35862, 38.98872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.49
Round trip
$14.97
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.49 $14.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.78 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.62 $10.63 $21.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Strasburg. The current time is 07:35:29.

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.