How far is Leesburg, VA from Wolf Trap, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Wolf Trap, VA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.84 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.22 mi
30.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.22 mi
Kilometers
30.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.84 mi
Kilometers
33.54 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolf Trap
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T10:28
Arrive Wolf Trap
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sterling
VA

Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US

From Leesburg
10.4 mi
00h 17m
To Wolf Trap
10.4 mi
00h 17m

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
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Wolf Trap.

  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

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Leesburg Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lozano Drive

    1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lozano Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
16.1 mi · 77%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 14%
Beulah Road
1.46 mi · 7%
Lozano Drive
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Pike

Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike

10.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 17m from Leesburg
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Wolf Trap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Wolf Trap?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Leesburg and 10.4 miles from Wolf Trap.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Wolf Trap.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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 Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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
Fairfax City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Fairfax City Hall

Fairfax , VA
10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Burke Centre

26 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Lorton station

38 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Wolf Trap. Straight-line distance: 19.22 mi (30.93 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
Wolf Trap

#2 Wolf Trap

Census designated place

Population16,131
Coordinates38.9398300, -77.2860900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Wolf Trap (-77.28609, 38.93983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.23 $6.47
Premium $4.78 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.62 $4.11 $8.21

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 Wolf Trap. The current time is 10:28:06.

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.