Origin
Lake Ridge, VA
Late night in Lake Ridge on Friday
Local time
1:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Ridge, VA to Leesburg, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Ridge, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Leesburg, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Ridge, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dulles Greenway, Sully Road, Prince William Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Dulles Greenway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 43 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dulles Greenway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.5 miles in near SR 641 / Old Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 641 / Old Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 641 / Old Bridge Road
Turn right onto SR 641 / Old Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward VA 267 West: Leesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward VA 267 West: Leesburg
9
41 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 15 BUS / South King Street
Turn right onto US 15 BUS / South King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Greenway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Sully Road | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Prince William Parkway | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Centreville Road | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| Old Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Liberia Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South King Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Antietam Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dulles Greenway
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ridge, VA and Leesburg, VA.
1
Start on Woodfern Court
451 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodfern Court
2
Turn left onto SR 2185
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Antietam Road
3
Turn right onto SR 641
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on VA 294
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Prince William Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Liberia Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberia Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto VA 28
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Centreville Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on VA 28
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Sully Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward VA 267 West: Leesburg
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
10
Merge onto VA 267
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Dulles Greenway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto US 15; VA 7
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Leesburg Bypass
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 15 BUS
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South King Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto VA 7 BUS
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
16
Arrive at destination
VA 7 BUS
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Lake Ridge, VA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Lake Ridge, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leesburg, VA
The final approach into Leesburg, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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
$7
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Leesburg, VA
Late night in Leesburg on Friday
Local time
1:55 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
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
1h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Ridge, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dulles Greenway, Sully Road, Prince William Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Lake Ridge, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 641 / Old Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lake Ridge, VA to Leesburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
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