How far is Petersburg, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Petersburg, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Street in the St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Leesburg.
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Start on John Marshall Highway
3 mi · 5 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Leeds Manor Road
73 m · 7 sec · Leeds Manor Road
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Take the ramp right toward Washington
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Leesburg
107 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
35 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1531 ft · 38 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
55 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on South King Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
69 m · 8 sec · 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 Petersburg 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.
Washington
Merge slight left
21 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Haymarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Petersburg and 18 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Haymarket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haymarket.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.13 km).
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
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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