How far is Leesburg, VA from Poquoson, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Poquoson, VA is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Poquoson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Poquoson.
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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
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 171 East: Victory Boulevard
1906 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Victory Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Victory Boulevard
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Continue on Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road
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Continue on Poquoson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poquoson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Poquoson.
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 64 East
Merge slight left
55.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leesburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Poquoson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Poquoson?
The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Leesburg and 97.9 miles from Poquoson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Leesburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Poquoson.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Poquoson. Straight-line distance: 152.8 mi (245.91 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 Poquoson
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,257 |
| Coordinates | 37.1223700, -76.3457800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poquoson (-76.34578, 37.12237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.02 | $66.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
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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