How far is Leesburg, VA from Sudley, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Sudley, VA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
31.65 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.58 mi
36.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.58 mi
Kilometers
36.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.93 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudley
Sat, Apr 25, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Sat, Apr 25, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-25T01:35
Arrive Sudley
Sat, Apr 25, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Herndon
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
15.8 mi
00h 23m
To Sudley
15.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Sully Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park

    903 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 North

    985 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sudley Road

    112 m · 13 sec · Sudley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sudley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sudley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sudley Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sudley Manor Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brandon Way

    1531 ft · 1 min · Brandon Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brandon Way

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 37%
Sully Road
8.44 mi · 27%
I 66 West
5.76 mi · 18%
Sudley Road
1.23 mi · 4%
VA 28 South
1.18 mi · 4%
South King Street
1.1 mi · 3%
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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herndon
00h 23m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sudley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Leesburg and 15.8 miles from Sudley.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sudley.

Stop Ideas Near Herndon

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 Herndon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 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 12.9 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 5.3 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 10 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 Herndon.

RAIL

Burke Centre

21 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Manassas station

26 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Lorton station

33 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Sudley. Straight-line distance: 22.58 mi (36.34 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
Sudley

#2 Sudley

Census designated place

Population16,203
Coordinates38.7928900, -77.4974900
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Sudley (-77.49749, 38.79289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.44 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.96 $9.92
Premium $4.78 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.62 $6.30 $12.60

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Sudley. The current time is 01:35:17.

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.