Origin
Hopewell, VA
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, VA to Leesburg, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, VA
Eric Joseph
Leesburg, VA
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.5-mile drive from Hopewell, VA, to Leesburg, VA, is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local road experience that's budget-friendly, with an estimated fuel cost of just $4. The route primarily follows James Monroe Highway and James Madison Highway, offering a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for adding onto another local excursion or for a quick, efficient transfer between these two Virginia locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe Highway | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| James Madison Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Waterfall Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| South King Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Hopewell Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Creels Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
James Monroe Highway
— 11.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, VA and Leesburg, VA.
1
Start on SR 700
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
Creels Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 601
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hopewell Road
3
Continue on SR 601
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Waterfall Road
4
Turn left onto US 15
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
James Madison Highway
5
Continue on US 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Monroe Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto US 15
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
James Monroe Highway
7
Continue on US 15
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
James Monroe Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 15
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
James Monroe Highway
9
Continue on US 15
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
James Monroe Highway
10
Continue on US 15
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South King Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto VA 7 BUS
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
VA 7 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 601 / Hopewell Road
Turn left onto SR 601 / Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 15 / James Monroe Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 15 / James Monroe Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 15 / James Monroe Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 15 / James Monroe Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
VA 7 BUS / East Market Street
Turn right onto VA 7 BUS / East Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
40m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey unfolds primarily along familiar local roads like James Monroe Highway and James Madison Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles on James Monroe Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns guide you toward Leesburg. Waterfall Road also plays a part in this drive, contributing to its character as a route that keeps you engaged with frequent directional changes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on James Monroe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 601 / Hopewell Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopewell, VA to Leesburg, VA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 601 / Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 15 / James Monroe Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles (US 15 / James Monroe Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Leesburg, VA
Full guide →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 40m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on James Monroe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (SR 601 / Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 15 / James Monroe Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles (US 15 / James Monroe Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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