How far is Mechanicsville, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Mechanicsville, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mechanicsville and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicsville and Leesburg.
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Start on Full View Avenue
943 ft · 44 sec · Full View Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Meadowbridge Road
1238 ft · 23 sec · Meadowbridge Road
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Continue on Pole Green Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Pole Green Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1455 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg
702 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 27 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on East Market Street
3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mechanicsville and Leesburg.
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 95 North
Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Mechanicsville and Sunny near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mechanicsville to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Aquia Harbour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Mechanicsville and 63.7 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mechanicsville and Sunny near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Aquia Harbour
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 Aquia Harbour.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mechanicsville and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 104.63 mi (168.38 km).
#1 Mechanicsville
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 36,348 |
| Coordinates | 37.6087600, -77.3733100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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