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Trip from Leesburg, VA to Glen Allen, VA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Leesburg, VA

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Downtown Glen Allen, VA, VA

Glen Allen, VA

Illya Goloborodko

Trip Overview

The drive from Leesburg, VA to Glen Allen, VA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.67 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.7 miles from Leesburg, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 119.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Dulles Greenway. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.2 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 28 significant decision points across 119.4 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 1.7 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...
7
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
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

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 Glen Allen, VA, road signs point toward Centreville and Fairfax.

Centreville

13.7 mi in | ~18m

Fairfax

19.4 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 73.2 mi 1h 22m
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
Woodman Road 1.9 mi 3m
Mountain Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 73.2 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, VA and Glen Allen, 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

47 mi · 51 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 86B Toward VA 656 West: Elmont Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn straight onto SR 656

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Sliding Hill Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
25

Turn left onto US 1

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Washington Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
26

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Brook Road
27

Turn right onto Magnolia Ridge Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Magnolia Ridge Drive
28

Enter roundabout onto Woodman Road

26 ft · 0 sec · Woodman Road
29

Continue on Woodman Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodman Road
30

Enter roundabout onto Woodman Road

107 ft · 1 sec · Woodman Road
31

Continue on Woodman Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Woodman Road
32

Turn right onto Mountain Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
33

Turn left onto Hamilton Road

43 ft · 4 sec · Hamilton Road
Use the left lane.
34

Turn right

32 ft · 2 sec
35

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Leesburg, VA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 26 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glen Allen, 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.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 119.4 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Leesburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 73.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from Leesburg, VA · 1h 24m into the drive

census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodbridge, VA

60 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

Manassas, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aquia Harbour, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Leesburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.2 miles.

Arriving in Glen Allen, VA

The final approach into Glen Allen, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Glen Allen, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

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)
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.67 one way

$37.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $20.42 $40.83
premium $4.70 $22.10 $44.20
diesel $5.61 $26.36 $52.72

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

$19

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.45 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Leesburg, VA

Night in Leesburg on Thursday

Local time

11:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glen Allen, VA

Night in Glen Allen on Thursday

Local time

11:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Woodbridge, VA

60 mi in

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

2 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 35m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Leesburg, VA to Glen Allen, VA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Dulles Greenway, Ox Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Leesburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 119.4 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.
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 1.7 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.
Between Leesburg, VA and Glen Allen, VA, road signs point toward Centreville and Fairfax.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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