How far is Leesburg, VA from Winchester, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Winchester, VA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
35.42 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.5 mi
52.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Tue, May 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Tue, May 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-05-19T08:13
Arrive Winchester
Tue, May 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Winchester
17.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Berryville Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Berryville Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on National Avenue

    1997 ft · 1 min · National Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Lane

    73 m · 7 sec · East Lane

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Piccadilly Street

    19 m · 1 sec · East Piccadilly Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Piccadilly Street

    751 ft · 35 sec · East Piccadilly Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    38 m · 4 sec · North Cameron Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
15.5 mi · 44%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 38%
Berryville Pike
3.65 mi · 10%
East Market Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Berryville Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
National Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Pike

Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berryville
00h 26m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 17.6 miles from Leesburg and 17.8 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

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 Winchester. Straight-line distance: 32.5 mi (52.3 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
Winchester

#2 Winchester

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population27,700
Coordinates39.1856600, -78.1633300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.78 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $5.62 $7.03 $14.06

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Winchester. The current time is 08:13:13.

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.