How far is Woodstock, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.41 mi
03h 14m
Flight
123.51 mi
198.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.51 mi
Kilometers
198.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.41 mi
Kilometers
258.15 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-06-01T12:49
Arrive Leesburg
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Woodstock
82.5 mi
01h 37m
To Leesburg
77.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grafton Church Road

    1500 ft · 45 sec · Grafton Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto General Puller Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · General Puller Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tidewater Trail

    28.4 mi · 38 min · Tidewater Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Tidewater Trail

    25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto A.P. Hill Boulevard

    2187 ft · 53 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on James Madison Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · James Madison Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Port Conway Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Port Conway Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cool Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cool Springs Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto White Oak Road

    1440 ft · 36 sec · White Oak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Warrenton Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Leesburg Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tidewater Trail
54.2 mi · 34%
Warrenton Road
37.3 mi · 23%
Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 11%
Kings Highway
13 mi · 8%
Capital Beltway
10.5 mi · 7%
General Puller Highway
9.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Warrenton Road

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 37m from Woodstock
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 82.5 miles from Woodstock and 77.9 miles from Leesburg.

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 36.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fredericksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 123.51 mi (198.77 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
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: Lakeside Drive (-76.488547, 37.539054)
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.78 $27.04 $54.09
Diesel $5.62 $31.83 $63.66

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Leesburg. The current time is 12:49:29.

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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.