Leesburg, Virginia to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

31.8 miles 51.1 km · straight line
36.9 miles actual route 59.4 km · driving distance
57min estimated drive time
$4 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Leesburg, Virginia from Washington DC?

The distance from Leesburg, Virginia to Washington DC is 31.8 miles (51.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ESE of Leesburg, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 36.9 miles, taking about 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Leesburg, Virginia and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Leesburg, Virginia to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 57min $4 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Leesburg, Virginia & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Leesburg, Virginia
39.12°N, 77.56°W
America/New_York
104m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 784.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM