How far is Leesburg, VA from Timberlake, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Timberlake, VA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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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 Timberlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Timberlake.
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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
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
63.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business East
1946 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Timberlake Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Timberlake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timberlake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Timberlake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
63.3 mi · 01h 18m
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 Timberlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Timberlake?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Leesburg and 88.4 miles from Timberlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Timberlake.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Timberlake. Straight-line distance: 154.39 mi (248.46 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 Timberlake
Census designated place
| Population | 12,183 |
| Coordinates | 37.3207000, -79.2575300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timberlake (-79.25753, 37.3207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.77 | $59.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.04 | $70.08 |
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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