Laurel, Maryland to Leesburg, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38.3 miles 61.7 km · straight line
49.8 miles estimated 80.2 km · driving distance
1h 0min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
272° W bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Maryland from Leesburg, Virginia?

The distance from Laurel, Maryland to Leesburg, Virginia is 38.3 miles (61.7 km) as the crow flies. Leesburg, Virginia is located W of Laurel, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.8 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Maryland in Maryland and Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Laurel, Maryland and Leesburg, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Laurel, Maryland to Leesburg, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 0min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Maryland & Leesburg, Virginia

Quick Facts

Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m elevation
Leesburg, Virginia
39.12°N, 77.56°W
America/New_York
104m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 649.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients