Road Trips from Leesburg, VA
Looking for a road trip from Leesburg? You've got options for quick half-day excursions or longer drives. Several nearby towns are within an hour, offering parks and scenic trails. For a more substantial trip, several cities are a couple of hours away, mostly on highways. If you're up for a longer haul, there are destinations over four hours away, also primarily on highways, with one stretching over six hours for a significant journey.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Portsmouth, VA
4h 27m217.6 mi one way
Norfolk, VA
4h 24m212.5 mi one way
Portsmouth Heights, VA
4h 25m215.8 mi one way
Bedford, VA
4h 7m204.2 mi one way
This 4.1-hour drive is one of the longest options, mostly on the highway with a strong drive score of 9. It provides access to several historical parks, including Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park. It's a significant trip for a dedicated road trip.
Poquoson, VA
4h 2m195.8 mi one way
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Portsmouth, VA
4h 27m217.6 mi one way
Norfolk, VA
4h 24m212.5 mi one way
Portsmouth Heights, VA
4h 25m215.8 mi one way
Bedford, VA
4h 7m204.2 mi one way
Portsmouth, VA
4h 27m217.6 mi one way
Norfolk, VA
4h 24m212.5 mi one way
Bedford, VA
4h 7m204.2 mi one way
Smithfield, VA
4h 6m198.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to parks like the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, with routes featuring mixed highway and surface roads.
Summer
Summer trips can take advantage of the numerous parks accessible from Leesburg, including Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, with options for both short and long drives.
Fall
Fall travel includes routes with access to historical parks, suitable for longer drives on highways or shorter trips on surface roads.
Winter
Winter road trips from Leesburg can utilize highway routes to destinations like Richmond or Roanoke, with some options offering gently rolling terrain.
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