How far is Sperryville, VA from Gainesville, VA?
The driving distance from Sperryville, VA to Gainesville, VA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sperryville and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sperryville and Gainesville.
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Start on Sperryville Pike
63 m · 9 sec · Sperryville Pike
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Continue on Sperryville Pike
543 ft · 21 sec · Sperryville Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway
26.5 mi · 36 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Frost Avenue
2547 ft · 1 min · Frost Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadview Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadview Avenue
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Continue on West Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 18 min · West Lee Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sperryville and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lee Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sperryville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sperryville to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Sperryville and 19.8 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sperryville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenton
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 Warrenton.
Manassas station
Culpeper station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sperryville and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 34.36 mi (55.3 km).
#1 Sperryville
Sperryville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6570700, -78.2261100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
Gainesville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7956700, -77.6138800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gainesville (-77.61388, 38.79567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.94 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
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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