Origin
Leesburg, VA
Late night in Leesburg on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, VA to Fort Hunt, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Fort Hunt, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leesburg, VA to Fort Hunt, VA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Leesburg Pike, Capital Beltway, Fort Hunt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Leesburg Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 46.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Leesburg Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 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 23 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local) toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177A-B
Toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
9
41.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Fort Belvoir
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177A
Toward US 1 South: Fort Belvoir
7
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leesburg, VA and Fort Hunt, VA, road signs point toward Fort Belvoir and Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway.
Fort Belvoir
41.2 mi in
|
~1h
Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway
41.6 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Pike | 18.3 mi | 27m |
| Capital Beltway | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| Fort Hunt Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| East Market Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 2 mi | 2m |
| Dulles Toll Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Collingwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Richmond Highway | <0.1 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 Fort Hunt, 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
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 177A-B
Toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 177A
Toward US 1 South: Fort Belvoir
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 1
344 ft
·
6 sec
·
Richmond Highway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 629
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Hunt Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto SR 628
457 ft
·
20 sec
·
Collingwood Road
18
Turn left
250 ft
·
20 sec
19
Turn right
220 ft
·
16 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Leesburg, VA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Leesburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Hunt, VA
The final approach into Fort Hunt, 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
$7.19 one way
$14.38 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.78 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Fort Hunt, VA
Late night in Fort Hunt on Saturday
Local time
5:48 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
1h 10m 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 Leesburg, VA to Fort Hunt, VA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Leesburg Pike, Capital Beltway, Fort Hunt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Leesburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.19 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 46.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Leesburg, VA and Fort Hunt, VA, road signs point toward Fort Belvoir and Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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