How far is Warrenton, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Warrenton, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenton and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton and Leesburg.
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Start on Culpeper Street
23 m · 7 sec · Culpeper Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
2281 ft · 46 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Continue on Blackwell Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Blackwell Road
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
35 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1531 ft · 38 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
55 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on South King Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street
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Turn right 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 Warrenton and Leesburg.
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.
James Madison Highway
Turn left onto James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Warrenton and Sunny near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warrenton to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Warrenton and 17.3 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warrenton and Sunny near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopewell.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).
#1 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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