How far is Leesburg, VA from Glen Allen, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Glen Allen, VA is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.38 mi
02h 35m
Flight
100.21 mi
161.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.21 mi
Kilometers
161.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.12 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Allen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Glen Allen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
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
Aquia Harbour
VA

Census designated place

From Leesburg
59.7 mi
01h 17m
To Glen Allen
59.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Glen Allen.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass

    1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    47.2 mi · 52 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 656 West: Elmont

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Sliding Hill Road

    2144 ft · 45 sec · Sliding Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Highway

    2354 ft · 52 sec · Washington Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Brook Road

    1550 ft · 34 sec · Brook Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Magnolia Ridge Drive

    1624 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Ridge Drive

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodman Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Woodman Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodman Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodman Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodman Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Woodman Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodman Road

    3081 ft · 1 min · Woodman Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    13 m · 4 sec · Hamilton Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
73.5 mi · 62%
Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 10%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 6%
Sully Road
4.55 mi · 4%
Route 50
3.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aquia Harbour
01h 17m from Leesburg
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Glen Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Glen Allen?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Aquia Harbour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Leesburg and 59.7 miles from Glen Allen.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Glen Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Aquia Harbour

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Aquia Harbour, 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 Aquia Harbour.

RAIL

Quantico

11 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

19 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Woodbridge station

25 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

31 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Glen Allen. Straight-line distance: 100.21 mi (161.27 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

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

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Glen Allen

#2 Glen Allen

Town in Alabama, USA

Population14,774
Coordinates37.6659800, -77.5063700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Glen Allen (-77.50637, 37.66598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Glen Allen. The current time is 01:36:46.

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.