How far is Sterling Valley, NY from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Sterling Valley, NY to Leesburg, VA is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.4 miles (477 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Valley and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Valley and Leesburg.
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Start on Mac Neil Road
84 m · 19 sec · Mac Neil Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 104 A
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 104 A
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West 1st Street South
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street South
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Continue on State Route 48
8.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 48
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
117.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
68.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Leesburg, Charles Town
673 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15, US 340
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West
565 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Leesburg
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
9.9 mi · 17 min · James Monroe Highway
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Turn slight right onto North King Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North King Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
69 m · 8 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Valley and Leesburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Valley and Sunny near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Valley to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km) and usually takes 08h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warrior Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.4 miles from Sterling Valley and 195.3 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.4 miles (477 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.3 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.46 one way or $116.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Valley and Sunny near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Warrior Run
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 Warrior Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Valley and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 296.42 mi (477.04 km).
#1 Sterling Valley
Situated in the northern portion of Cayuga County, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 289 feet as part of the Lake Ontario plain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3481200, -76.6305000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 627 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $4.25 | $58.46 | $116.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $65.97 | $131.95 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $71.51 | $143.03 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $88.41 | $176.83 |
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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