How far is Leesburg, VA from Colonial Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Colonial Heights, VA is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Colonial Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Colonial Heights.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street
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Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
1515 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
934 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road
671 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 22 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620 West: Woods Edge Road
1913 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Woods Edge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Woods Edge Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Ellerslie Avenue
1743 ft · 37 sec · East Ellerslie Avenue
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Turn right
78 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Colonial Heights.
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 95 South
Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Leesburg and 73.4 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Colonial Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 127.94 mi (205.9 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 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-77.40726, 37.26804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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