Origin
Leesburg, VA
Late night in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, VA to Rose Hill, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Rose Hill, VA
Jill Burrow
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within Virginia, the 39.1-mile journey from Leesburg to Rose Hill is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is quite short, you won't need to budget for an overnight stay, and your fuel costs will be minimal, likely totaling around $6. You will navigate a mix of local thoroughfares including Leesburg Pike, the Capital Beltway, and East Market Street. This route is entirely contained within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience from start to finish. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for extensive travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Pike | 18.3 mi | 27m |
| Capital Beltway | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| East Market Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Franconia Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Dulles Toll Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Van Dorn Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Leesburg Pike
— 18.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, VA and Rose Hill, VA.
1
Start on VA 7 BUS
240 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Continue on VA 7 BUS
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on VA 7
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Leesburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 7
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Leesburg Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto VA 267
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 267
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 18A
Toward I 495 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18A
Toward I 495 South: Richmond
10
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 173
Toward SR 613: Franconia
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 613
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Van Dorn Street
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 644
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Franconia Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
SR 644
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Leesburg, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 7 / Leesburg Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Merge onto VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18A
Toward I 495 South: Richmond
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SR 613: Franconia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 173
Toward SR 613: Franconia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Dulles Toll Road
(1.4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Rose Hill, VA
Late night in Rose Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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-focused driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 39.1-mile duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.3-mile segment along Leesburg Pike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the route lacks major highway stretches, you should anticipate frequent stops and a more engaged driving style compared to typical open-road cruising. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, demanding your full attention as you transition between local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Leesburg Pike.
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 8.5 miles in near VA 7 / Leesburg Pike.
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 10 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (VA 7 / Leesburg Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 59m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 18.3 miles on Leesburg Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Toll Road. 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 Rose Hill, 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 8.5 miles (VA 7 / Leesburg Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (VA 267 / Dulles Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Rose Hill, 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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