Origin
Timberlake, VA
Night in Timberlake on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timberlake, VA to Leesburg, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h
Distance
176.6 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timberlake, VA
Paul Campbell
Leesburg, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Timberlake, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 176.6 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Waterlick Road, Leesville Road, Airport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
88.3 miles from Timberlake, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 176.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waterlick Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Timberlake, VA to Leesburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waterlick Road | — | — |
| Leesville Road | — | — |
| Airport Road | — | — |
| US 460 East | — | — |
| US 29 North | — | — |
| Emmet Street North | — | — |
| Seminole Trail | — | — |
| James Monroe Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Waterlick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlake, VA and Leesburg, VA.
1
Start on Timberlake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Timberlake Road
2
Turn right onto Waterlick Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterlick Road
3
Turn left onto Leesville Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Leesville Road
4
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
5
Turn left onto US 460 East
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 460 East
6
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
8 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
64 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
Emmet Street North
10
Continue on Emmet Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmet Street North
11
Continue on Seminole Trail
34 mi
·
48 min
·
Seminole Trail
12
Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
James Monroe Highway
13
Continue on James Madison Highway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
James Madison Highway
14
Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Bypass
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 15 North, US 29 North
16
Turn left onto James Madison Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
James Madison Highway
17
Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Monroe Highway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
James Monroe Highway
19
Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
James Monroe Highway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
James Monroe Highway
21
Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
James Monroe Highway
22
Continue on South King Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South King Street
23
Turn right onto East Market Street
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Market Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.3 miles from Timberlake, VA, or about 2h into the drive.
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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.3 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leesburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Timberlake, 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 Timberlake, VA
This is one driving day of about 176.6 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Timberlake, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.3 mi from Timberlake, VA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Timberlake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leesburg, VA
The final approach into Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.62 one way
$55.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.68 | $65.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53 | 0 | $18.54 | $8.48 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.45 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Leesburg, VA
Night in Leesburg on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Timberlake, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 176.6 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waterlick Road, Leesville Road, Airport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.3 miles from Timberlake, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Timberlake, VA to Leesburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Timberlake, VA to Leesburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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