How far is Lovettsville, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Lovettsville, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
15.26 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.53 mi
18.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.26 mi
Kilometers
24.56 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lovettsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovettsville
2026-04-23T12:38
Arrive Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lovettsville
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
Purcellville
VA

Town in Virginia

From Lovettsville
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Leesburg
7.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Loudoun Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Loudoun Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Berlin Pike

    943 ft · 18 sec · South Berlin Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Berlin Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Charles Town Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Charles Town Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Town Pike

    42 m · 2 sec · Charles Town Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike

    612 ft · 14 sec · Charles Town Pike

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward VA 7 East

    103 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto VA 7 East

    1211 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Leesburg

    1.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
5.56 mi · 36%
Charles Town Pike
5.32 mi · 35%
Leesburg Pike
1.79 mi · 12%
VA 7 Business
1.44 mi · 9%
South Loudoun Street
0.68 mi · 4%
VA 7 East
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

5.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purcellville
00h 13m from Lovettsville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lovettsville and Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Purcellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lovettsville and 7.6 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Purcellville

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 Purcellville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Garage
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Town Hall Garage

Leesburg , VA
VA-7 BUS, Leesburg, VA 20176
Rating 3.8/5 6 reviews Parking garage
Leesburg Town Hall
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Leesburg Town Hall

Leesburg , VA
25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Harpers Ferry

21 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

41 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

42 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Martinsburg station

42 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovettsville and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.55 km).

Lovettsville

#1 Lovettsville

Town of the United States

Population2,267
Coordinates39.2726000, -77.6366600
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Leesburg

#2 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Lovettsville (-77.63666, 39.2726)
End: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

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 Lovettsville and Leesburg. The current time is 12:38:14.

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.