Origin
Leesburg, VA
Afternoon in Leesburg on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, VA to Ashland, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
110.9 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, VA
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Ashland, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leesburg, VA to Ashland, VA covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Dulles Greenway, Ox Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Leesburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 68.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Dulles Greenway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Ox Road | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Fairfax County Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Sully Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Route 50 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South King Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| England Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 68.2 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, VA and Ashland, VA.
1
Start on VA 7 BUS
226 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 15 BUS
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South King Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 15; VA 7
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Leesburg Bypass
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on VA 267
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Dulles Greenway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 9A
Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto VA 28
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sully Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 50
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 50
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto VA 286
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Fairfax County Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VA 123 South: Ox Road
18
Turn left onto VA 123
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Ox Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on VA 123
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gordon Boulevard
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
21
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
42 mi
·
46 min
·
I 95
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 92
Toward VA 54: Ashland, Hanover
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto VA 54
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Patrick Henry Road
25
Continue on VA 54
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
England Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Leesburg, VA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashland, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leesburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leesburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Leesburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 68.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Leesburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 109.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Lees...
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
8
109.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward VA 54: Ashland, Hanover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 92
Toward VA 54: Ashland, Hanover
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.34 one way
$34.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.91
Dulles Greenway
(11.6 mi)
$2.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ashland, VA
Afternoon in Ashland on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
Caution: Great Allegheny Passage Erosion Near Confluence, Pennsylvania (Mile Marker 56)
Park Closure: Trail Closure at Veterans Park at Balls Bluff (Leesburg, Virginia)
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$20
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
110.9 mi in 2h 23m, mostly highway — 68.2 mi of that is on I 95.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Dulles Greenway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 110.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leesburg, VA and Ashland, VA, road signs point toward Centreville and Fairfax.
Centreville
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
Fairfax
19.4 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.91 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Greenway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ashland, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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