How far is Leesburg, VA from Warrenton, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Warrenton, VA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.42 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.45 mi
49.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.45 mi
Kilometers
49.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.4 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Warrenton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
17.2 mi
00h 27m
To Warrenton
17.2 mi
00h 27m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South King Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street

  3. 3

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway

    51 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    1535 ft · 39 sec · James Monroe Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway

    25 m · 1 sec · James Monroe Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Blackwell Road

    1 km · 1 min · Blackwell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Alexandria Pike

    2430 ft · 50 sec · Alexandria Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ashby Street

    38 m · 11 sec · Ashby Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hotel Street

    81 m · 17 sec · Hotel Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Culpeper Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Culpeper Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Culpeper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Monroe Highway
11.7 mi · 34%
James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 32%
Lee Highway
8.02 mi · 23%
South King Street
2.41 mi · 7%
Blackwell Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Alexandria Pike
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Madison Highway

Continue on James Madison Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
00h 27m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Leesburg and 17.2 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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 Hopewell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 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 13.2 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 6.6 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Manassas , VA
9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Manassas station

25 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

37 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

47 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

47 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 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
Warrenton

#2 Warrenton

Town in Virginia, United States

Population9,982
Coordinates38.7134500, -77.7952700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Warrenton (-77.79527, 38.71345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.66
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.83 $9.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.40 $10.81
Premium $4.78 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.62 $6.86 $13.72

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 Warrenton. The current time is 06:52:20.

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.