How far is Bridgewater, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.28 mi
01h 55m
Flight
91.47 mi
147.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.47 mi
Kilometers
147.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.31 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 16, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-16T02:21
Arrive Leesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Toms Brook
VA

Town of the United States

From Bridgewater
56.6 mi
00h 57m
To Leesburg
56.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Leesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Leesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East College Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    858 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dinkel Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dinkel Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Friedens Church Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Friedens Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Berryville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    15.4 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Leesburg

    1.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and Leesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Friedens Church Road
76.1 mi · 67%
Leesburg Pike
15.4 mi · 14%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 12%
Berryville Pike
3.47 mi · 3%
Dinkel Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
VA 7 Business
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Friedens Church Road

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toms Brook
00h 57m from Bridgewater
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Partly Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Leesburg?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Toms Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Bridgewater and 56.7 miles from Leesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bridgewater and Partly Sunny near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Toms Brook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toms Brook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toms Brook.

RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

70 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

74 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

82 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 91.47 mi (147.21 km).

Bridgewater

#1 Bridgewater

Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States

Population6,162
Coordinates38.3820700, -78.9767000
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Leesburg

#2 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: East College Street (-78.976675, 38.382095)
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Leesburg. The current time is 02:21:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.