Origin
Leesburg, VA
Morning in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, VA to Purcellville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Purcellville, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Northern Virginia, the 9.8-mile journey from Leesburg to Purcellville is a straightforward choice. Clocking in at just 17 minutes, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Leesburg Pike, Hirst Road, and East Market Street to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, it is a highly economical way to travel between these two Southeastern towns. Given the short duration and local focus, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time without worrying about fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Pike | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Hirst Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Hatcher Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| VA 7 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Leesburg Pike
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, VA and Purcellville, 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
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Leesburg Pike
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward VA 287: Purcellville, Lovettsville
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto VA 287
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Berlin Turnpike
6
Turn right onto SR F962
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hirst Road
7
Turn left onto SR 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hatcher Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto VA 7 BUS
475 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
VA 7 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 9.7 — 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
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Merge onto VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward VA 287: Purcellville, Lovettsville
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 287: Purcellville, Lovettsville
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
VA 287 / Berlin Turnpike
Turn left onto VA 287 / Berlin Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VA 7 BUS / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto VA 7 BUS / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Purcellville, VA
Morning in Purcellville on Sunday
Local time
10:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a highway share of only 4%, keeping you off high-speed thoroughfares for the vast majority of the time. You will spend the most consistent portion of your travel on a 6.4-mile stretch along Leesburg Pike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, the experience feels more like navigating local infrastructure than embarking on a long-distance haul. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience as you transition between these connected Virginia communities.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Leesburg Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.2 miles (VA 7 / Leesburg Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Purcellville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Lovettsville along the way.
Lovettsville
7.6 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Leesburg Pike. 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: at 1 miles (VA 7 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (VA 7 / Leesburg Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Purcellville, 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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