Leesburg, Virginia to Newark, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

104.5 miles 168.2 km · straight line
130.7 miles estimated 210.3 km · driving distance
2h 38min estimated drive time
$13 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Leesburg, Virginia from Newark, Delaware?

The distance from Leesburg, Virginia to Newark, Delaware is 104.5 miles (168.2 km) as the crow flies. Newark, Delaware is located ENE of Leesburg, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 130.7 miles, taking about 2h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia and Newark, Delaware in Delaware.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leesburg, Virginia and Newark, Delaware. 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 Leesburg, Virginia to Newark, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 38min $13 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 10min $10–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 30min $16–$46* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leesburg, Virginia & Newark, Delaware

Quick Facts

Leesburg, Virginia
39.12°N, 77.56°W
America/New_York
104m elevation
Newark, Delaware
39.68°N, 75.75°W
America/New_York
38m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 238.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients