Fayetteville, North Carolina to Leesburg, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.9 miles 466.6 km · straight line
362.4 miles estimated 583.3 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Leesburg, Virginia?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Leesburg, Virginia is 289.9 miles (466.6 km) as the crow flies. Leesburg, Virginia is located NNE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.4 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina and Leesburg, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Leesburg, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Leesburg, Virginia

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Leesburg, Virginia
39.12°N, 77.56°W
America/New_York
104m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients