How far is Leesburg, VA from Woodstock, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Woodstock.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street
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Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
1515 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
934 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road
671 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 17: Spotsylvania
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 17 South: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Highway
2975 ft · 1 min · Patriot Highway
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Turn left onto Mills Drive
1336 ft · 35 sec · Mills Drive
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Turn left onto Mills Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mills Drive
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
38.4 mi · 50 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tappahannock Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Tappahannock Boulevard
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Keep slight left
26 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Grafton Church Road
1500 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Church Road
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Turn right onto Stormont Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road
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Turn left onto Coachpoint Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road
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Turn left onto Poplar Drive
856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto Hickory Drive
1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive
67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive
1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Woodstock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tidewater Trail
Continue on Tidewater Trail
38.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Leesburg and 81.8 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 123.51 mi (198.77 km).
#1 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodstock
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 37.5406900, -76.4857800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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