How far is Bon Air, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Lynchburg.
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Start on Rockaway Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rockaway Road
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Continue on Old Bon Air Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Bon Air Road
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Turn right onto Robious Road
1127 ft · 29 sec · Robious Road
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Turn left onto Sturbridge Drive
989 ft · 39 sec · Sturbridge Drive
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Turn right onto Midlothian Turnpike
8.4 mi · 14 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Washington Street
796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
111 m · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air and Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dillwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Bon Air and 59.5 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dillwyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dillwyn.
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 87.23 mi (140.38 km).
#1 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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