How far is Leesburg, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
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.
Street in the St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Petersburg.
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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
2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway
51 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1535 ft · 39 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway
25 m · 1 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 688: Markham
1238 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Leeds Manor Road
724 ft · 28 sec · Leeds Manor Road
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
3 mi · 5 min · John Marshall Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Marshall Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Petersburg.
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 66 West
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Haymarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Leesburg and 23.5 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Haymarket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haymarket.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.13 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 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-78.05333, 38.90928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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