How far is Leesburg, VA from Bridgewater, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Bridgewater, VA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Bridgewater.
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Start on East Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Take the ramp straight toward VA 7 West: Winchester
875 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
15.5 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 257, SR 682: Mount Crawford, Bridgewater
1175 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Friedens Church Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Friedens Church Road
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Continue on Dinkel Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dinkel Avenue
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
826 ft · 38 sec · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East College Street
57 m · 8 sec · East College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Bridgewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
75.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 Leesburg and 56.6 miles from Bridgewater.
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 21.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Toms Brook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toms Brook.
Culpeper station
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 91.47 mi (147.21 km).
#1 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,162 |
| Coordinates | 38.3820700, -78.9767000 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-78.9767, 38.38207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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