Origin
Bull Run, VA
Late night in Bull Run on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bull Run, VA to Leesburg, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bull Run, VA
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Leesburg, VA
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 31.3 miles, the journey from Bull Run to Leesburg is a quick, straightforward transition through Northern Virginia. You can easily complete this drive in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. With a fuel budget of only $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate between these two points. Because both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Greenway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Sully Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 66 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| South King Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Sudley Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sudley Manor Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Leesburg Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ashton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dulles Greenway
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run, VA and Leesburg, VA.
1
Start on this road
263 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
216 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn right onto Ashton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ashton Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 1566
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sudley Manor Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto VA 234 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sudley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 66 East, I 66 Toll East Express Lanes: Washington
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 66 East: Washington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 66
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 66
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto VA 28
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sully Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward VA 267 West: Leesburg
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
14
Merge onto VA 267
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Dulles Greenway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 15; VA 7
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Leesburg Bypass
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 15 BUS
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South King Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto VA 7 BUS
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
20
Arrive at destination
VA 7 BUS
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Bull Run, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 66 East: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 66 East: Washington
7
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
9
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.92
Dulles Greenway
(11.7 mi)
$2.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Leesburg, VA
Late night in Leesburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, navigating instead via Ashton Avenue, Sudley Manor Drive, and Sudley Road. Because this route relies exclusively on local surface streets, your pace will be dictated by intersections and local traffic patterns. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so keep your focus on the frequent turns. This path offers a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Dulles Greenway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Leesburg, VA
Full guide →Founded 1758
Leesburg is in Loudoun County, Virginia. During the War of 1812, Leesburg was used as a temporary capital of the United States when the British occupied Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Dulles Greenway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.92 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Greenway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Leesburg, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leesburg, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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