Trip from Rose Hill, VA to Leesburg, VA

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39.1 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Rose Hill, VA

Jill Burrow

Leesburg, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

The drive from Rose Hill, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 58m 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, East Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on Leesburg Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.6 miles from Rose Hill, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 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 18.1 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 2.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 39.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95: Richmond

15.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 45 Toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulle...

17.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16 Toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg...

17.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Rose Hill, VA and Leesburg, VA, road signs point toward Baltimore, Herndon and Dulles Airport.

Baltimore

2.1 mi in | ~4m

Herndon

15.8 mi in | ~21m

Dulles Airport

15.8 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Leesburg Pike	18.1 mi	26m
Capital Beltway	13.3 mi	16m
East Market Street	3 mi	6m
Franconia Road	1.4 mi	3m
Dulles Toll Road	1.1 mi	1m
South Van Dorn Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Leesburg Pike — 18.1 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill, VA and Leesburg, VA.

Start on SR 644

1.4 mi · 3 min · Franconia Road

Turn right onto SR 613

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Van Dorn Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left

270 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 95: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; I 495

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Capital Beltway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Capital Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 495

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

Exit 170A Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 45 Toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto VA 267

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto VA 267

263 ft · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 16 Toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto VA 7

18 mi · 26 min · Leesburg Pike

Use the left lane.

Continue on VA 7

3.0 mi · 6 min · East Market Street

Arrive at destination

VA 7 BUS

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 19.6 miles from Rose Hill, VA, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39.1 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.6 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leesburg, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rose Hill, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rose Hill, VA

This is one driving day of about 39.1 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rose Hill, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Leesburg Pike for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from Rose Hill, VA · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bethesda, MD

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

Montgomery Village, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Bethesda, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Rose Hill, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Leesburg, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.26 one way

$12.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$6.82	$13.64
premium	$4.78	$7.36	$14.71
diesel	$5.64	$8.69	$17.37

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Dulles Toll Road (1.1 mi) $0.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.7	$4.11	$1.88
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.42	$1.56
EV Truck/SUV	15.6	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Rose Hill, VA

Evening in Rose Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leesburg, VA

Evening in Leesburg on Sunday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

25 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

58m 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 Rose Hill, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Leesburg Pike, Capital Beltway, East Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Rose Hill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.26 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.

Between Rose Hill, VA and Leesburg, VA, road signs point toward Baltimore, Herndon and Dulles Airport.

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Trip from Rose Hill, VA to Leesburg, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Leesburg, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rose Hill, VA

Leesburg, VA

Same local time

25 degrees cooler at arrival

58m on the road

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