Origin
Leesburg, VA
Morning in Leesburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, VA to Lovettsville, 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
25m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, VA
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Lovettsville, VA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Leesburg, VA to Lovettsville, VA is 15 miles and takes about 25m via Berlin Turnpike, Charles Town Pike, and Leesburg Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Virginia. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick hop between towns without needing extensive planning. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple connection between these two locations, offering a brief, manageable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Charles Town Pike | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Leesburg Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| South Loudoun Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| VA 7 BUS | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Berlin Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Berlin Turnpike
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, VA and Lovettsville, VA.
1
Start on VA 7 BUS
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Market Street
2
Take the ramp onto VA 7 BUS
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
VA 7 BUS
Toward VA 7 West: Winchester
3
Merge onto VA 7
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Leesburg Pike
4
Take the exit onto VA 7 BUS
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
VA 7 BUS
Toward VA 9: Hillsboro, Charles Town
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 7 BUS
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
VA 7 BUS
Toward VA 9 East, VA 7 West
6
Enter roundabout onto VA 9
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
Charles Town Pike
Toward Charlesh Town Pike
7
Continue on VA 9
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Charles Town Pike
Toward Charlesh Town Pike
8
Turn right onto VA 287
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
9
Continue on VA 287
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Berlin Pike
10
Turn right onto South Loudoun Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Loudoun Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Loudoun Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
VA 7 BUS
Take the ramp onto VA 7 BUS toward VA 7 West: Winchester
Navigation decision point
Toward VA 7 West: Winchester
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
VA 7 BUS
Take the exit onto VA 7 BUS toward VA 9: Hillsboro, Charles Town
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 9: Hillsboro, Charles Town
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VA 7 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 7 BUS toward VA 9 East, VA 7 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VA 9 East, VA 7 West
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VA 9 / Charles Town Pike
Enter roundabout onto VA 9 / Charles Town Pike toward Charlesh Town Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Charlesh Town Pike
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VA 287 / Berlin Turnpike
Turn right onto VA 287 / Berlin Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Berlin Turnpike
(5.6 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lovettsville, VA
Morning in Lovettsville on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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?
About 40% of this 15-mile drive is on highways, with the remaining 60% on surface roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 5.6 miles on Berlin Turnpike. After this, expect the road to transition to more local surface streets. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a change in driving conditions.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Berlin Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near VA 7 BUS.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (VA 7 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (VA 7 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles (VA 7 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Leesburg, VA to Lovettsville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Charles Town along the way.
Charles Town
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
|
via VA 7 BUS
About the Cities
Starting 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 25m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Berlin Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. 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.
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 miles (VA 7 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (VA 7 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles (VA 7 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lovettsville, 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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