How far is Leesburg, VA from Waynesboro, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Waynesboro, VA is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
136.05 mi
02h 47m
Flight
101.79 mi
163.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.79 mi
Kilometers
163.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.05 mi
Kilometers
218.95 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Wed, May 13, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-05-12T22:04
Arrive Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Edinburg
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
68 mi
01h 23m
To Waynesboro
68 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Waynesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 7 West: Winchester

    875 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke

    1827 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 262

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Hermitage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Ivy Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King Avenue

    150 m · 10 sec · King Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Poplar Avenue

    1081 ft · 29 sec · North Poplar Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    2664 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Wayne Avenue

    160 m · 16 sec · North Wayne Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wayne Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
90.1 mi · 66%
Leesburg Pike
15.5 mi · 11%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 10%
Hermitage Road
8.31 mi · 6%
Berryville Pike
3.65 mi · 3%
Ivy Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 38m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburg
01h 23m from Leesburg
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Waynesboro?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Leesburg and 68 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburg

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

63 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

87 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

88 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Martinsburg station

88 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 101.79 mi (163.82 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
Waynesboro

#2 Waynesboro

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,741
Coordinates38.0684700, -78.8894700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Waynesboro (-78.88947, 38.06847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.03
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.01 $38.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.26 $42.52
Premium $4.78 $22.93 $45.87
Diesel $5.62 $27.00 $53.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Waynesboro. The current time is 22:04:20.

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.