How far is Broadlands, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.01 mi
03h 14m
Flight
141.56 mi
227.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.56 mi
Kilometers
227.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.01 mi
Kilometers
267.17 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadlands
2026-04-15T07:47
Arrive Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadlands
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stanardsville
VA

Town in Virginia

From Broadlands
83.1 mi
01h 37m
To Lynchburg
82.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broadlands and Lynchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadlands and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 6 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Truro Parish Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Truro Parish Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belmont Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northstar Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Little River Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Little River Turnpike

    31 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Little River Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little River Turnpike

    41 m · 4 sec · Little River Turnpike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    2124 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Howsers Branch Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive

    1869 ft · 47 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway

    62 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lynchburg Expressway

    1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront

    151 m · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront

    36 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadlands and Lynchburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
61.9 mi · 37%
James Madison Highway
34.4 mi · 21%
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 20%
James Monroe Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Lee Highway
7.34 mi · 4%
Northstar Boulevard
4.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

61.9 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanardsville
01h 37m from Broadlands
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broadlands and Mostly Clear near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broadlands to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Broadlands and 82.9 miles from Lynchburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broadlands and Mostly Clear near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stanardsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stanardsville.

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Charlottesville Union Station

30 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

44 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

58 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

86 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadlands and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 141.56 mi (227.82 km).

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#1 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Chickacoan Trail Drive (-77.520352, 39.01821)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.42
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.21 $46.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.95 $51.91
Premium $4.78 $28.00 $56.00
Diesel $5.62 $32.96 $65.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadlands and Lynchburg. The current time is 07:47:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.