How far is Leesburg, VA from West Springfield, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to West Springfield, VA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
38.31 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.01 mi
48.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.01 mi
Kilometers
48.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.66 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Wolf Trap
VA

Census designated place

From Leesburg
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To West Springfield
19.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and West Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    73 m · 8 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike

    12.9 mi · 20 min · Leesburg Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    945 ft · 14 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 644 West: Springfield

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 644 West: Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield

    759 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 644 West: Springfield

    599 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 644 West: Old Keene Mill Road

    160 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Keene Mill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Keene Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Greeley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Greeley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Caneel Court

    989 ft · 43 sec · Caneel Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caneel Court

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
18.3 mi · 48%
Capital Beltway
10.1 mi · 26%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 8%
Old Keene Mill Road
1.69 mi · 4%
Dulles Toll Road
1.38 mi · 4%
SR 644 West
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Pike

Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike

12.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolf Trap
00h 29m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Wolf Trap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Leesburg and 19.1 miles from West Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Leesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Wolf Trap

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 Wolf Trap and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Trap.

RAIL

Burke Centre

16 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Rockville station

20 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

25 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.3 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
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population22,460
Coordinates38.7726100, -77.2210900
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: West Springfield (-77.22109, 38.77261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.69
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.35 $10.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.78 $6.45 $12.90
Diesel $5.62 $7.59 $15.18

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 West Springfield. The current time is 23:25:31.

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.