How far is Leesburg, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Leesburg and Richmond is 108.06 miles (173.91 km).

Flight distance from Leesburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 108.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Leesburg to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Leesburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 125.53 miles (202.02 km) by car.

Driving from Leesburg to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Leesburg

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

Population 54488
GPS Coordinates 39°6'56"N 77°33'49"W
Latitude 39.1156600
Longitude -77.5636000
Altitude 104
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Leesburg and Richmond

The distance between Leesburg and Richmond is 202 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Richmond. The current time is 12:02:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.77 liters (4.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Leesburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Leesburg to Richmond is $14.71 (diesel $19.01).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $14.71 $16.67 $18.23 $19.01

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Leesburg and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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